Baudirektion Kanton Zürich
Wädenswil
Head of Road Region II
- 16 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Wädenswil
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Construction
Civil Engineering Office
Wädenswil
by arrangement
plan | build | maintain
Head of Road Region II
80 - 100%
Would you like to help shape the region on the left shore of Lake Zurich as well as the Limmat Valley with around 50 employees and in close cooperation with the municipalities? As Head of Road Region, you are responsible for both the structural and operational road maintenance as well as the further development of the transport infrastructure. If you are enthusiastic about a varied range of tasks at the interface between construction activities, leadership and politics, you are in the right place with us.
Your tasks
- You lead the road region with around 50 employees in three maintenance districts and bear overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of our transport facilities, as well as the implementation of road construction projects.
- As the owner of the state roads, you maintain dialogue with municipalities, authorities and the public and act as the central contact person.
- Together with your project managers, you prioritise, control and realise maintenance projects throughout the entire project cycle.
- You drive innovations in civil engineering forward and further develop standards for sustainable and economical road maintenance.
- You actively participate as a member of the management team of the Road Inspectorate.
Your profile
- You are skilled in dealing with various stakeholders and can adeptly respond to different concerns.
- With your strong negotiation skills, you find good solutions for the parties involved.
- You have several years of leadership experience and know how to successfully lead and develop operational teams as well as project managers.
- You have a completed degree as a civil engineer or a comparable qualification as well as solid professional experience in civil engineering.
- You recognise developments in civil engineering early and actively promote topics such as sustainability, digitalisation or new construction methods.
Our offer
You take responsibility for a varied region of the Canton of Zurich. Whether expanding transport infrastructure, complex maintenance projects or the further development of an urban and rural region - your decisions have direct effects on the mobility of the Zurich population. You benefit from great scope for design and a good network within the administration and beyond cantonal borders.
Your contact
Christof Kamm
Road Inspector
+41 43 257 68 24
Road Inspector
+41 43 257 68 24
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
Roundabout or traffic light system? Cycle path or cycle lane? More trees and less sealing. Bus priority and safe pedestrian paths. Speed 50 or speed 30? We deal with such topics daily and provide answers. At the Civil Engineering Office (TBA), we shape the future face of the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave your mark? If you engage with us at the Department of Construction, you make an important contribution to shaping the Canton of Zurich. Are you interested in this
responsible and versatile challenge?
responsible and versatile challenge?
We offer...
Meaningful work
meaningful work with real added value
Scope for creativity
room for your own ideas and active participation
Responsible activity
the chance to take on responsibility
Team
a collegial team
Good social benefits (pension fund)
an attractive pension fund with many options
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- Initial interview
- Assessment centre
- Second interview
- Final decision
