Head of Transport Economics Department

About the job

Thinking about tomorrow, since 1976: INFRAS is a private and independent research and consultancy company. We develop viable solutions for a sustainable future and advise public authorities and private companies. Our approximately 70 employees work in Zurich and Bern.

For our team in Zurich, we are looking for a

Head of Transport Economics Department 70-100%

Your responsibilities:

You will lead the Transport Economics and Policy department and related projects at the interface of applied research, administration, and private sector. You support and advise our clients at home and abroad in advancing the mobility transition. You engage with costs, financing, as well as policy and pricing measures in mobility and their effects. For this, you prepare both quantitative and qualitative analyses and present the results clearly. You are responsible for acquisition, project management, personnel leadership, and the strategic direction of an important business area for us. You contribute your network and ideas to further develop the client and project portfolio.

Your profile:

You hold a university degree in economics, transport economics, or related disciplines and have many years of professional experience. You know the key players in Swiss transport and enjoy applying your creativity and expertise to diverse economic and political issues of current and future mobility. You are familiar with acquisition and project management as well as moderation. Your strengths lie in consulting, leading interdisciplinary project teams, and analytical and conceptual thinking. You communicate precisely in German and English.

What we offer:

• A responsible and varied role in a committed, interdisciplinary team as well as participation and involvement in our company.
• Professional and personal development opportunities and freedom for your own focus areas.
• A very good working atmosphere, attractive office premises, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work partly from home.
• An open corporate culture with direct communication, leadership at eye level, and a working culture that encourages own ideas and enables new things.

We live diversity and equal opportunities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please submit your application documents by 20 September 2026.

Contact

Kathrin Koffel Head of Human Resources INFRAS