BLS AG
Freiburgstrasse 130, 3008 Bern, Schweiz
Civil Engineer / Project Manager Structural Shell Lötschberg Base Tunnel
- 09 November 2026
- 50 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 159 000 - 169 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
About the job
50-100%
Being able to continue operating the Lötschberg Base Tunnel while just a few metres away the second tube is being excavated and constructed: This places the highest demands on planning, construction execution and safety. As team leader for the structural shell, you represent the interests of BLS with your 2 directly subordinate employees and actively shape one of the most demanding rail infrastructure projects in Switzerland.
About BLS
With almost 4000 employees, BLS is the second largest railway company in Switzerland. More than that: We are also a shipping company, a real estate company, an international freight railway, a bus company and safely transport cars through the Lötschberg and Simplon. What unites us? Pride in what we do every day. Mobility has many facets for us. And many exciting jobs.
Being able to continue operating the Lötschberg Base Tunnel while just a few metres away the second tube is being excavated and constructed: This places the highest demands on planning, construction execution and safety. As team leader for the structural shell, you represent the interests of BLS with your 2 directly subordinate employees and actively shape one of the most demanding rail infrastructure projects in Switzerland.
Civil Engineer / Project Manager Structural Shell Lötschberg Base Tunnel
What awaits you:
- Lead the detailed design of the structural shell section and guide your own and the external project team through the challenging project phase
- Coordinate the interfaces with the existing tunnel facility, the ongoing rail operations and the railway technical equipment
- Manage the realisation of the structural shell in close cooperation with the site management and the executing companies
- Ensure that requirements and approvals are complied with, execution is carried out according to plan, the necessary evidence is provided and the facilities are handed over for subsequent equipment
- Coordinate closely with the Alptransit team, the BLS specialist departments and other project participants
What you bring with you:
- Completed studies as a civil engineer FH or ETH, ideally supplemented by business management training
- Several years of experience in the design and realisation of tunnel structures, preferably in larger rail infrastructure projects
- Sound knowledge of public procurement
- Strong understanding of complex technical contexts as well as a structured and goal-oriented working method
- Strong communication skills, negotiation skills and perseverance as well as enjoyment in working with different specialists
- Fluent German language skills
Your benefits – what you can look forward to:
- Receive a 2nd class GA, a 1st class GA or a half-fare travelcard
- Work where it suits you best. Whether at home or in the office
- Arrange your working hours freely. We promote part-time work, top-sharing and job-sharing
- There is the possibility to purchase five to ten additional holiday days per year and to take a sabbatical of 40 working days every seven years.
- We support your health with seasonal events and courses.
- Financial support for external training, a leadership development programme and an exciting internal learning and course offer are available to you.
About BLS
With almost 4000 employees, BLS is the second largest railway company in Switzerland. More than that: We are also a shipping company, a real estate company, an international freight railway, a bus company and safely transport cars through the Lötschberg and Simplon. What unites us? Pride in what we do every day. Mobility has many facets for us. And many exciting jobs.
We are happy to answer your questions
Marco Ceriani
Head of Alptransit
+41 58 327 30 94
Fabienne Wheeler
HR Consultant
+41 58 327 31 78
