Branch Manager for Specialist Foundation Engineering - Construction
Hamilton Barnes.Com
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Join a leading European construction and infrastructure group delivering projects across civil engineering, tunnelling, roads, bridges, and building works. Known for innovation, sustainability, and teamwork, the organization operates across global markets with a focus on complex project delivery. 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. Apply today and take the next step in your career! 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