Head of Property Sanitation Department (80 - 100%)

• 27 July 2026 • 80 - 100% • Indefinite duration • Winterthur Property sanitation is a central element of a climate-adapted and pleasant city to live in. As head of the department, you will take charge of a committed team, shape municipal principles regarding rainwater management, and make an important contribution to the development of the sponge city of Winterthur. Your tasks ## • * Direction and development of the Property Sanitation department as well as participation in the management team of the Sanitation service • * Evaluation of construction applications and support for complex construction projects, including the formulation of opinions and prescriptions • * Advising clients, architects, engineers, and other specialists during the planning, execution, and renovation of property sanitation systems • * Development of municipal standards for sustainable rainwater management as well as the elaboration of guidelines and information sheets • * Coordination of property sanitation during large inter-departmental construction projects and representation of municipal interests to internal and external stakeholders • Your profile ## • * Studies in civil or environmental engineering (HES or university) or equivalent training with corresponding professional experience • * Several years of professional experience in urban water management or property sanitation; additional training as a property sanitation specialist is an asset or can be acquired on the job • * Initial experience in team management and pleasure in leading a team, promoting employees, and developing viable solutions together • * Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working method as well as a great sense of responsibility • * Confident, service-oriented attitude and perfect command of German, both spoken and written • What we offer ## • * A responsible key function with a great deal of leeway and strong autonomy • * The possibility to actively contribute to the sustainable development of the sixth largest city in Switzerland • * Exciting projects around rainwater management, climate adaptation, and the sponge city in an interdisciplinary environment • * Flexible working hours, possibilities for teleworking as well as attractive continuing education • * An appreciative corporate culture with fair employment conditions and a modern workplace close to the station • * You will find other benefits on our website. • Contact ## Your questions regarding the position will be gladly answered from 3 August 2026 by Sascha Stucki, co-head of the Sanitation service, +41 52 267 54 77. Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/ We look forward to receiving your application online.