Team Leader – Railway Infrastructure & Transportation Facilities (m/f/d)
Are you ready to take the next step in your career by contributing to the transformation of modern transportation systems? We are looking for an experienced professional to lead a team focused on railway infrastructure planning. If you bring a background in civil or railway transport engineering, and several years of relevant industry experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Future Role:
Step into a leadership position where you'll guide a motivated team of transport system planners, participate in shaping recruitment and team development, and play a key role in the success of complex railway infrastructure projects. We value innovation and sustainability in everything we do—expect to work on diverse, high-impact projects that contribute to future-ready mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team both technically and in terms of personnel development
* Contribute to recruitment efforts and help shape the team culture
* Coordinate project workload and align internal and external capacities
* Prepare and review proposals and calculations for planning services
* Take ownership of deadlines, budgets, and quality standards
* Oversee and review planning outcomes to ensure compliance with specifications
* Present project results to stakeholders and the public
* Drive innovation in project planning—introducing new methods such as BIM or AI-powered tools
* Support technical aspects of railway route design and optimization
* Manage planning tasks for railway infrastructure projects aligned with HOAI service phases 1–7 and 9
Your Profile:
* Degree in civil engineering, railway transport engineering, or a related field
* Extensive professional experience in railway infrastructure planning
* Prior leadership experience is a plus
* Proficient in tools such as ProVi, AutoCAD, and BIM platforms
* Knowledge of German HOAI regulations for service phases and bidding
* Fluent in both German and English
* Strong communication, organizational, and budget management abilities
* A collaborative approach with a passion for leadership and innovation
What You Can Expect:
* A permanent position with flexibility for part-time arrangements
* Hybrid work options and flexible scheduling
* A supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with low hierarchies
* A diverse and stimulating range of responsibilities
* Employer-supported pension and accident insurance plans
* Access to corporate discounts and employee benefits
* Bicycle leasing subsidy (Job Bike program)
* 30 days of vacation annually, plus additional holidays on December 24th and 31st
* Support for public transport through subsidized ticketing (Deutschlandticket)