Basel
Senior Project Manager Structural Engineering (m/f/d)
- 11 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 135 000 - 140 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 4001 Basel
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Senior Project Manager Structural Engineering (m/f/d)
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Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for an experienced specialist and leader for project management in structural engineering with a focus on conversions, extensions, and structural reinforcements. You will be responsible for demanding conversion, extension, and renovation projects from feasibility studies through the structural assessment of existing load-bearing structures to construction implementation. You will take on technical and economic project responsibility, lead interdisciplinary project teams, and manage client relations and project acquisition. The position offers the opportunity to actively shape the strategic development of the department and to develop towards deputy department head in the future.
Responsibilities:
Senior Project Management Structural Engineering: Overall responsibility for demanding conversion, extension, vertical extension, and structural reinforcement projects from feasibility study to realisation
Building in Existing Structures: Technical assessment of existing buildings and development of renovation, reinforcement, and repurposing concepts considering the existing load-bearing structure
Structural Analysis and Statics: Execution and professional review of static calculations, load-bearing capacity verifications, and structural investigations of existing buildings
Structural Reinforcement: Development and dimensioning of reinforcement measures, structural adaptations, and constructive solutions for interventions in existing buildings
Feasibility Studies: Preparation of technical condition analyses, feasibility assessments, and variant studies for conversions, vertical extensions, and changes of use
Project Management: Responsibility for project budgets, scheduling, resource management, fee controlling, and quality assurance across relevant SIA project phases
Project Team Leadership: Professional leadership and coordination of civil engineers, designers, specialist planners, and external project partners
Structural Engineering: Development and optimisation of reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures considering static and economic requirements
Standards and Quality Assurance: Ensuring compliance with relevant SIA structural standards, especially SIA 260-267 and SIA 269 for existing structures
Client Support and Acquisition: Technical consulting for clients, architects, and investors as well as active acquisition and development of new projects
Department Development: Participation in the strategic development of the conversions and structural reinforcement area, including optimisation of technical standards and project processes
Deputy Leadership Responsibility: Prospective assumption of tasks as deputy department head, especially in resource planning, project control, and professional leadership
Qualifications:
Completed Master’s degree (MSc) in Civil Engineering at an ETH, University of Applied Sciences, university, or equivalent technical institution
At least 5-10 years of professional experience in project management in structural engineering, preferably with a focus on conversions and building in existing structures
Solid expertise in structural analysis, structural assessment, reinforced concrete construction, steel construction, and structural reinforcement of existing buildings
Very good knowledge of Swiss SIA structural standards, especially SIA 260-267 and SIA 269 for the preservation of existing structures
Several years of experience in professional leadership of project teams, project controlling, and technical and economic project responsibility
Proven experience in client support, project acquisition, and fee proposals in the Swiss construction and engineering environment
Fluent German skills in spoken and written form
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Market- and performance-based salaries
- Attractive training and development opportunities
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Work location
Basel
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153
