Head of Railway Construction (80-100%) at BVB Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe
Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB)
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:02 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join BVB as Leiter*in Bahnbau, leading railway construction projects. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and sustainable mobility benefits.
Tasks
- Oversee the Bahnbau department, managing staff and resources.
- Plan and coordinate the annual construction program effectively.
- Lead infrastructure projects from planning to successful completion.
Skills
- Degree in civil engineering or related field; 5 years in management.
- Strong knowledge of railway systems and urban construction.
- Strategic thinker with decision-making and quality focus.
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Head of Railway Construction (80-100%)
Your role with us
- You take overall responsibility for the Railway Construction department – from leading employees to resource procurement
- You plan, calculate, and coordinate the annual construction program including the responsible internal and external specialist offices and ensure smooth operations
- You lead projects in maintenance, preservation, and new construction of railway infrastructure – from planning to successful implementation
- You optimize processes and are responsible for procurement and maintenance of the machinery fleet – with a focus on efficiency and CO₂ neutrality
- You act as an expert in civil engineering topics related to railway infrastructure and competently advise internal and external stakeholders
This is what convinces us
- A completed university of applied sciences degree in road, track, or civil engineering – or in a related field
- At least 5 years of leadership experience in a construction department – you motivate, develop, and lead your team with conviction
- Solid knowledge in the field of railway and track systems as well as experience in urban road and track construction
- You make clear decisions and stand for quality and punctuality
- You think strategically, develop forward-looking concepts, and successfully implement them together with other departments
We also have a lot to offer
- With your work, you contribute to over 300,000 people in the Basel region being sustainably mobile every day.
- Responsibility for people, quality, and future topics.
- A collegial leadership culture with clear communication.
- You use public transport in Basel for free, get the half-fare travelcard on top, and the general subscription is discounted.
- You also benefit from an above-average pension fund with two-thirds employer contribution.
Contact
Doruk from the recruiting team is your contact person in the application process and knows what makes BVB special as an employer. You can reach her at recruiting@bvb.ch.
See you soon at BVB! We look forward to meeting you.
See you soon at BVB! We look forward to meeting you.
Green is good. You too? Then come to us – we look forward to your online application.
