Niederlassungsleiter Spezialtiefbau - Construction

An opportunity has arisen in French-speaking Switzerland for a Branch Manager to lead specialist civil engineering operations. The role covers full responsibility for branch performance, including team leadership, business development, and project delivery, with a focus on driving growth and maintaining high standards in a developing regional market.

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Responsibilities:

• Full management responsibility for the Western Switzerland branch within the specialist civil engineering division
• Building and maintaining sustainable client relationships, and actively acquiring new contracts across the Romandie region
• Professional and disciplinary leadership of the team, creating the conditions for autonomous, client-focused working
• Ensuring quality, schedule adherence, occupational safety, and commercial performance across all projects
• Involvement in tendering, bid preparation, and strategic construction planning
• Close collaboration with internal specialist departments, clients, planners, and authorities
• Representing the company to partners and clients as the face of the Western Switzerland operation

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Technical qualification as a Dipl. Bauführer / site manager and/or civil engineer (or equivalent), with at least 5 years of experience in construction and project management, ideally in specialist civil engineering (Spezialtiefbau)
• Proven experience leading teams and managing client relationships and business development
• Sound knowledge of construction contract law, SIA standards, and other relevant regulations; familiarity with LEAN methods is an advantage
• Strong MS Office skills; experience with RIB iTWO is a significant plus
• French as your native language, combined with very strong German skills (written and spoken)
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to assert yourself in complex environments
• Regional roots in the Romandie or strong knowledge of the local market are an advantage

Benefits:

• Genuine leadership responsibility with entrepreneurial autonomy in a growing market
• The backing of a financially strong, Europe-wide group with an order backlog exceeding CHF 25 billion
• A state-of-the-art equipment fleet and a strong internal network to support your projects
• A clear commitment to sustainability and innovation, climate-neutral by 2040
• Long-term prospects within a strategically important and expanding operation

Salary:

• Up to CHF145,000