Team Leader - Water Supply

Navartis; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a skilled leader to manage a dynamic team specializing in public drinking water systems. This role offers the opportunity to drive technical advancements while overseeing the professional growth of team members. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will engage in complex projects and represent the company in client interactions. Enjoy a secure position within a future-oriented industry, along with flexible working arrangements and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about engineering and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Sports Programs

Bicycle Leasing Options

Corporate Discount Schemes

Subsidies for Public Transport

Generous Annual Leave

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in drinking water supply sector and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of German engineering service regulations (HOAI).

Aufgaben

• Leading a medium-sized team in public drinking water systems.
• Driving technical standards and collaborating on cross-functional projects.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Awareness

Technical Knowledge in Water Supply

Ausbildung

University Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Tendering / Cost Estimation Software (AVA)

Jobbeschreibung

• Leading and managing a medium-sized team (approx. 14 professionals) specializing in public drinking water systems, civil / structural engineering, and surveying.
• Overseeing the professional and personal development of team members and ensuring team objectives are met.
• Driving the advancement of technical standards, tools, and service offerings within the water supply discipline.
• Potentially undertaking direct project planning responsibilities across all standard project phases (as defined by German regulations like HOAI) and supporting the team on complex projects such as the construction or refurbishment of water reservoirs, related structures, and pipeline networks.
• Representing the company in interactions with clients and relevant committees.
• Actively participating in sales and client acquisition efforts.
• Collaborating closely with leadership from other technical departments on cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Candidate Profile :

• A university degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
• Extensive professional experience and comprehensive technical knowledge within the drinking water supply sector.
• Previous experience in leading a team is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, combined with significant personal initiative, goal orientation, and commercial awareness.
• Proven negotiation skills, assertiveness, decisiveness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• In-depth understanding of relevant German engineering service regulations (HOAI) and construction contract procedures (VOB), along with a solid grasp of engineering consultancy workflows.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office applications and common tendering / cost estimation software (AVA).
• A valid Class B driving license.

What the Role Offers :

• A secure, long-term position within a growing company operating in a future-oriented industry.
• Opportunities for professional growth through challenging projects and flat hierarchies that encourage contributing own ideas.
• A collaborative work culture supported by team and company events.
• Flexible working arrangements, including flextime (Gleitzeit) and significant home office options (potentially up to 60% or 3 days / week) to support work-life balance.
• An attractive package of additional employee benefits, potentially including health and sports programs, bicycle leasing options, corporate discount schemes, subsidies for public transport, and generous annual leave (e.g., 30 days plus common additional days off like Dec 24 / 31).