Solothurn
Head of Department Road Construction, 80-100%
- 05 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- Solothurn
About the job
Move with commitment. – This is the opportunity to take responsibility in a meaningful role of political and social relevance, and to drive sustainable developments for the population and economy with your own impact. Behind this promise stands the Canton of Solothurn with countless opportunities, tangible flexibility, and stability in the work environment.Head of Department Road Construction, 80-100%
The Office for Transport and Civil Engineering (AVT) is responsible for the further development and maintenance of the cantonal roads and paths as well as their operational upkeep. It plans and commissions public regional and local transport and approves traffic measures on municipal roads. The goal is to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable traffic mobility in the canton. For the Road Construction Department, we are seeking a Head of Department Road Construction, 80-100% at the Solothurn location from 01.12.2026 or by agreement.
Your responsibilities
- You lead the Road Construction Department with around 20 employees and are responsible for their personnel, technical, and organisational management.
- In your role, you are responsible for the design and realisation of cantonal road construction projects, from planning to successful implementation.
- You manage the annual and multi-year planning of road construction investments, while always keeping an eye on deadlines, costs, and quality.
- You oversee a diverse project portfolio and ensure targeted, economical, and high-quality project execution.
- As a member of the management team, you help shape the further development of the office and represent it in cantonal and extra-cantonal committees, commissions, and working groups.
Your profile
- You have a completed civil engineering degree from ETH/FH or an equivalent qualification.
- Extensive knowledge and several years of experience in the design and realisation of complex road construction projects – especially in urban areas – distinguish you.
- As a motivating leader, you bring several years of leadership experience as well as solid knowledge in project and portfolio management.
- You think holistically, quickly grasp different interests and requirements, and carefully weigh them against each other.
- You work independently and solution-oriented, value teamwork, and communicate clearly, confidently, and appropriately both orally and in writing.
Benefits.
Flexible working models
- Promotion of personal work-life balance through an annual working time model
- Part-time work, including in management positions
- Possibility of mobile working
- Progressive employment conditions based on a collective labour agreement
- Equal pay between men and women
- Loyalty bonuses
- 16 weeks maternity leave with full pay
- 2 weeks paternity leave
- Financial contributions to childcare
- Comprehensive range of internal and external training courses
- Collaboration with FHNW in leadership training
- Promotion of individual skills
- Flexible retirement age Attractive benefits from the internal pension fund
- 12 months continued salary payment in case of illness and a further 12 months of daily sickness allowance
- Internal corporate health management
- Comprehensive advisory services on professional and personal matters
- Changing range of impulse courses
Questions?
Roger Schibler
Cantonal Engineer
032 627 26 31
Convinced?
We wish to fill this position without the support of external service providers. Email applications cannot be considered.
