Team Leader Noise Protection Projects

About the job

Canton of Zurich

Department of Construction

Office of Civil Engineering

Zurich

by arrangement, at the latest by 01.03.2027

Team Leader Noise Protection Projects

80 - 100%

Would you like to noticeably improve the quality of life for people in the Canton of Zurich through your work? Together with your team, you develop effective solutions to reduce noise pollution along the cantonal roads and actively shape cantonal and – through participation in inter-cantonal committees – also national noise protection.

Your Tasks

• You lead a team of four project managers both professionally and personally, promote their development and create the conditions for successful collaboration
• Together with your team, you manage ongoing noise remediation projects, keep an eye on deadlines, quality and budgets, and ensure successful implementation
• You lead your own noise remediation projects and coordinate collaboration within the administration and with external contractors
• You network within the office as well as across directorates and departments, reconcile different interests and represent noise protection to various stakeholders

Your Profile

• You think in a connected way and keep the big picture in mind
• You succeed in incorporating different perspectives and developing sustainable solutions together with various stakeholders
• You quickly structure complex issues, develop well-founded concepts and make appropriate decisions at different levels
• You have several years of leadership experience and know how to support, develop and motivate specialists towards common goals
• You hold a completed university degree in engineering sciences, environmental sciences, geography, spatial planning or a related field as well as several years of relevant professional experience
• You bring knowledge in acoustics and specifically in road noise remediation

What Awaits You

• A role with a tangible impact on the population’s quality of life
• The chance to actively shape future noise protection in the Canton of Zurich
• Challenging issues that combine professional expertise and strategic thinking
• A broad network of professionals, authorities and external partners

Your Contact

Andrin Widmer
Head of Noise Protection Unit
043 259 55 24

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About Us

Roundabout or traffic light? Cycle path or cycle lane? More trees and less sealing. Bus priority and safe pedestrian routes. Speed 50 or speed 30? We deal with such topics daily and provide answers. At the Office of Civil Engineering (OCE), we shape the future face of the Canton of Zurich.

Do you want to work with us to ensure that citizens in the Canton of Zurich are well today and tomorrow? We offer you a diverse range of tasks – right next to Zurich main station.

We Offer...

Your Application Process

• Pre-selection
• Initial interview
• Second interview with company tour
• Final decision

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