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)