Head of Water Service

• 13 July 2026 • 80 - 100% • Indefinite duration • French (Native language) • Rue du Château 17, 2022 Bevaix • Log in to see the salary estimate from jobup.ch At Eli10, we ensure a reliable and secure supply of drinking water every day, essential to the population and businesses of the Neuchâtel littoral. In order to support our team in their activity, to continue to guarantee a high level of service quality and to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow, we are looking for a Head of Water Service. Your role Reporting to the General Manager, you play a strategic and operational role at the heart of the organization. As such, your main missions are: • Define the vision, objectives and priorities of the service, by steering budgets, investments and the renewal of infrastructure. • Guarantee the sustainability, quality and performance of the water service by notably ensuring the management of suppliers, purchasing, billing, security, relations with municipalities and industry bodies, as well as technological and regulatory monitoring. • Unify and support teams by developing skills, cohesion, communication and the organization of the service. • Drive strategic projects and continuous improvement processes in order to support the development of the service. Required experience and training • Higher technical or engineering education (HES, EPF). • Complementary training in management, leadership or project management (CAS, MAS, etc.). • Proven experience (minimum 3 to 5 years) in a management role, a August. • In-depth knowledge of water networks and mastery of standards, regulations and legal obligations in the field (OFSP, SSIGE, security). • Sensitivity to budgetary processes and financial management. • Experience in project management (coordination, implementation, continuous improvement). Your human skills • Entrepreneurial spirit, participatory leadership and ability to unify a team. • Aptitude for clear, structured communication adapted to interlocutors. • Ability to manage conflicts and maintain a healthy working climate. • Sense of decision-making, reliability and autonomy. • Ability for analysis, synthesis and prioritization. • Solution-oriented and effective management of unforeseen events. What you concretely gain by joining Eli10 Remuneration & recognition • Salary in accordance with responsibilities • Individual bonus policy • Seniority bonuses • Bonuses and attention during life events (anniversary, marriage, birth) • Market Pay Equity 2026 label: equitable gender pay, certified Security & social benefits • Sickness loss of earnings insurance (APG) 100% covered by the employer • Access to Swibeco (discounts and advantages with Swiss brands) • Development & future: continuing education covered • Real opportunities for internal evolution • Structured integration program for an effective start in the position • Training company: transmission of knowledge and long-term vision Why Eli10 A regional company, of human size, the Eli10 group (-100 employees) is active in energy, drinking water, telecommunications, energy transition, electrical installations, electrical installation inspections.* Here, stability, field proximity and the word given really matter.*