Head of Technical Equipment, City of Freiburg | Leitung Technische Ausrüstung, Stadt Freiburg i.Br.

Stadt Freiburg i.Br.

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Sep 29, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The City of Freiburg is seeking a dedicated Head of Technical Equipment to lead and coordinate the technical services department within the municipal real estate management division. This critical leadership role involves overseeing the technical building equipment (TGA) across more than 700 city-owned buildings, including heating, sanitation, climate control, electrical, and network technology, alongside building automation and energy controlling. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and leading approximately 50 employees, including four team leads, structuring organizational processes, and actively shaping the long-term technical and organizational standards for public buildings. Key qualifications include a relevant engineering degree and multi-year professional experience in technical facility management or related fields, coupled with strong leadership skills and expertise in environmental and energy management. This is an attractive, permanent, full-time position offering a secure job in an agile, modern work environment focused on collaboration and professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree in Engineering Science (preferably Facility Management, Supply Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering)

Experience

  • Multi-year professional experience in Facility Management, Supply Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Relevant multi-year professional experience in the described technical area (for Industrial Engineering background)
  • Leadership experience (professional or potentially voluntary)
  • Experience managing budgets for construction maintenance and projects

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent, full-time position; Must be eligible to work in Germany (Stadt Freiburg i.Br.)