Deputy Road Inspector 100%

About the job

Start date:

1 March 2027 or by arrangement

Work location:

Zweisimmen

Your tasks

• You will lead the maintenance groups and the Zweisimmen depot and actively participate in the management team of the Oberland West Road Inspectorate.
• You will take on a versatile area of responsibility with a high degree of independence, scope for design, and decision-making authority.
• You will combine personnel management with exciting tasks in road maintenance, technology, and the organisation of depot operations.
• You will independently plan and implement smaller preservation projects – from planning to execution.
• Together with your team, you will ensure the maintenance and operational readiness of the cantonal roads in the administrative districts of Nieder- and Obersimmental as well as Saanen.

Your profile

• You have completed vocational training in the main construction trade, as a civil engineering draughtsperson, road builder, or possess an equivalent technical education.
• You have completed further training as a construction manager, site manager, or technician HF in construction planning and civil engineering.
• You bring experience in civil and road construction, construction management, or operational road maintenance and have sound specialist knowledge.
• You enjoy leading employees and taking responsibility. Initial leadership experience is an advantage.
• You work independently, in a structured and solution-oriented manner and have organisational skills.
• You communicate clearly and appreciatively and are proficient in oral and written expression. Native language German.
• You enjoy administrative tasks and are proficient in using MS Office applications. SAP knowledge is an advantage.

We offer you

You can rightly expect that the Canton of Bern is a fair employer in every respect with very good employment conditions. In addition, we offer:

• Challenging, independent, and varied leadership activities in a motivated team in Zweisimmen
• Demanding, exciting, and broad-ranging scope of tasks
• Regular contact with other cantonal offices, engineering firms and companies, municipalities, trades, and private individuals
• Thorough induction, diverse internal and external training opportunities

Contact

We look forward to meeting you in person! Michael Neuenschwander is the Road Inspector and happy to assist you if you want to know more. You can reach him at +41 31 636 45 12 or via the contact form.

Please submit your application online via the Canton of Bern job portal.

Office

The Oberland West Road Inspectorate belongs to the Senior Engineering District I and consists of the depots Mülenen and Zweisimmen. The 30 employees are responsible for the maintenance and operational readiness of around 180 km of cantonal roads in the administrative districts of Frutigen-Niedersimmental and Obersimmental-Saanen.

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