Department Head Soil and Groundwater Reports / Contaminated Sites (m/w/d)

About 800 employees work at SIERA towards a better future in the areas of environmental protection and climate, water and ecosystems, circular economy, urban sustainability and infrastructure as well as impact technology.

To sustainably develop our team, we are looking for a qualified and leadership-strong personality as Fachbereichsleitung Boden- und Grundwassergutachten / Altlasten (m/w/d) at the Heidelberg (alternatively Ludwigshafen) location.

Your Tasks:

Professional Responsibility

• Leadership and guidance of demanding projects in the field of soil and groundwater reports as well as contaminated sites
• Planning, conception, and coordination of exploration-, investigation- and remediation measures
• Implementation and professional evaluation of risk assessments and environmental reports
• Accompaniment of approval and coordination procedures with authorities
• Evaluation of legal, technical, and environmental framework conditions
• Counseling of clients on questions in the field of contaminated sites and soil protection
• Collaboration with authorities, clients, and other project participants

Leadership Responsibility

• Fachliche and disciplinary leadership of the department
• Development and motivation of employees
• Capacity planning and resource management
• Ensuring quality, deadlines, and cost-effectiveness
• Strategic development of the Department Boden- und Grundwassergutachten / Altlasten
• Fostering a constructive, team-oriented collaboration

Your Profile:

• Degree in Geosciences, Environmental Technology, Civil Engineering or comparable
• Mult-year relevant work experience in the field of contaminated sites and soil/groundwater reports
• Experience in leading complex projects and ideally teams
• In-depth knowledge of soil protection and contaminated site law
• Safe handling of relevant regulations and guidelines
• Fluent German language skills and good English language skills
• Travel readiness (project-related)

You convince us through:

• Leadership competence and decision-making strength
• Outstanding communication skills
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Structured and solution-oriented working method
• High social competence and team orientation

What we offer you:

• A responsible leadership role with scope for design
• Fascinating national and international projects
• Flat hierarchies in a family-owned group of companies
• Flexible working hours
• Modern work environment