Civil Engineer and Head of Civil Engineering Subdivision | Bauingenieur*in (w/m/d) als Sachgebietsleitung für das Sachgebiet Tiefbau

Stadt Göppingen

Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 24, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is a key leadership role for an experienced Civil Engineer to head the Civil Engineering Subdivision within the Mobility and Traffic Infrastructure Department for the city of Göppingen. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately ten employees, overseeing the planning, construction, and maintenance of municipal civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including roads, paths, and bridges. Day-to-day responsibilities involve managing project quality, timelines, and budgets, acting as the client representative (Bauherr), presenting projects to political committees and public forums, and providing technical expert opinions. This permanent, full-time position requires strong leadership skills, strategic planning ability, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving, ideally with relevant professional experience in the municipal sector.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in the municipal sector (ideally)
  • Leadership experience and experience in steering and coordinating teams

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent employment contract; Full-time position; Willingness to represent the department head when necessary; Location: Göppingen, Germany (Public service role)