Head of Water

Navartis; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work up to 3 days per week

Health and sports programs

Bicycle leasing

Employee discounts

Subsidy for national job ticket

30 days annual leave

Zusammenfassung

Navartis is seeking a Senior Leader to head the Water Infrastructure division in Germany. You will drive strategic development, oversee complex water projects, and steer a ~40–50 person team within a major engineering consultancy.

As a member of the management team, you will collaborate with executives, lead business development in the water sector, and represent the firm to clients and partners.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Civil Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Urban Water Management.
• Proven leadership experience in engineering consultancy or similar environments.
• Strong initiative, objective focus, entrepreneurial mindset and decisive leadership.
• Hands-on operational strength with solid project management execution.
• Familiarity with German HOAI and VOB contract regulations is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Water Division with 40–50 staff, focusing on Supply & Process Engineering, wastewater management and environmental services.
• Strategically develop capabilities and drive digitalization across projects.
• Oversee planning and construction of drinking water projects; supervise wastewater facilities.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and heads of other divisions to align strategy.
• Represent the firm and lead new water-sector project acquisitions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Business development

Ausbildung

Civil Engineering degree (Urban Water Management preferable)

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Leadership Opportunity: Head of Water Infrastructure (m/f/d)

A leading engineering consultancy specializing in infrastructure solutions seeks a strategic and operational leader for its Water Division, based in Southern Germany. This is a key management position offering the chance to shape the future of water and wastewater services for our clients. The role is available for the earliest possible start date.

Your Responsibilities:

As Head of the Water Division, you will have full autonomy and responsibility for a department of around 40 - 50 employees, focused on Supply & Process Engineering, Wastewater Management, and Environmental Services. Your key duties will include:

• Strategic Development: Continuously evolve the division's capabilities, driving innovation and efficiency, particularly through digitalization and the application of both established and modern project management methodologies.
• Technical Oversight: Manage the planning and construction supervision of complex, forward-thinking drinking water projects. Oversee the operational management and engineering support for municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Foster talent development and competence building within your teams. As a member of the management board, collaborate closely with the executive leadership and heads of other divisions (Building Planning, Energy Technology, Network Management, Infrastructure) to align strategies and achieve overall company objectives.
• Business Growth & Representation: Actively contribute to the company's growth strategy. Represent the firm professionally to clients and partners, participate in municipal committees, and lead the acquisition of new projects within the water sector.

Your Profile:

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Education: A university degree in Civil Engineering, ideally with a specialization in Urban Water Management, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Experience: Significant professional experience gained over several years within an engineering consultancy or a similar environment. Proven experience in leading larger teams or managing a department is essential as well as experience in water supply and urban water management.
• Leadership Qualities: A dynamic and communicative personality characterized by strong initiative, a clear focus on objectives, and an entrepreneurial approach. You possess excellent negotiation skills, assertiveness, decisiveness, and a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Operational Strength: A practical, "hands-on" mentality with demonstrable strength in operational execution, especially within project management.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth familiarity and applied knowledge of relevant German engineering fee structures and contract regulations (HOAI/VOB).
• Skills: Proficiency in standard MS Office applications and possession of a valid Class B driving license.

What We Offer:

• Future-Proof Role: A secure position with long-term prospects in a dynamically growing company operating within a vital and sustainable sector.
• Engaging Work: The opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects within a structure featuring flat hierarchies, encouraging personal initiative and the implementation of your own ideas.
• Collaborative Culture: A strong emphasis on teamwork and a collegial atmosphere, complemented by engaging team and company events.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime and the option for remote work up to three days per week.
• Comprehensive Benefits: An attractive package including health and sports programs, bicycle leasing options, corporate employee discounts, a subsidy for the national job ticket (public transport), and 30 days of annual leave