0Head of Department Rail Transport Facilities (m/f/d)
Fichtner Water & Transportation GmbH | Germany | 70xxx Stuttgart | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 13.10.2026 on stepstone.de

Head of Department Rail Transport Facilities (m/f/d)

Branch: Building construction above... Branch: Building construction above and below ground


Fichtner Water & Transportation is one of the most important engineering offices in Germany. We work on exciting and forward-looking projects for renowned customers. With over 270 employees at nine locations in Germany, we develop sustainable solutions in the fields of water and engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport, mining and the environment. Your role in us

You are responsible for the construction and development of our rail transport system division in our Transport and Immission Protection division. Together with the management team, you will create our entry into the railway planning, attract customers and partners and develop a powerful team. The business area includes projects for municipal transport companies, Deutsche Bahn, other railway infrastructure companies and operators of connecting railways

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

Construction and further development of the rail transport plant planning department in close coordination with the management department Professional and disciplinary leadership of the future team Participation in the strategic positioning and expansion of the performance portfolio in the railway environment Acquisition, development and integration of employees and the establishment of first team and project structures Acquisition and support of customers as well as care and development of cooperations with planning partners and relevant actors Offer processing, costing and economic processing of planning services Head of selected projects and coordination of internal and external specialist planning Control dates, budgets, capacities and quality across all project phases Development of planning processes and digital working methods, in particular BIM

Completed study of civil engineering, transport engineering or a comparable subject Multiannual experience in the planning and management of rail infrastructure projects Interest and motivation to build a new field of organizational and professional Funded system competence in the railway environment and understanding of operational requirements and interfaces Safe handling of relevant standards, regulations and approval processes Experience in acquisition, customer support and cooperation with planning partners Detectable experience in economic project management as well as in fee, contract and supplementary management Very good knowledge of German in word and writing

A key role in building a new department with a visible influence on further development Plenty of design space in structure, processes and team development Direct cooperation with the management and short decision-making procedures An environment where responsibility, self-initiative and professional quality really count In addition: Long term & perspective: You benefit from the stability and reliability of an independent family business, long-term prospects and individual development opportunities. Responsibility & Flexibility: In your work you enjoy high degrees of freedom and self-responsibility. In addition, we offer you a flexible sliding time model and 30 holiday days (with full-time employment). Modern work: We provide you with a modern digital infrastructure for mobile and flexible work. Development & Learning: Through a structured training and regular training, we promote your personal and professional development. Mobility: We support your mobility with a grant to the Deutschlandticket, Job-Rad-Leasing and our easily accessible locations. Health & Compensation: An E-Gym Wellpass and a wide range of corporate and sports activities contribute to your health and balance. Together & Corporate Culture: Business Canton at the Stuttgart location, digital food grant (Lunchit) at the other locations as well as regular team and company events. .

Location

ava Fichtner Water & Transportation GmbH
70191  Stuttgart
Germany

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