Head of Third-Party Business (m/f/x)

Your Responsibilities with Us

• Exercising technical and disciplinary leadership of the assigned workshop area

• Ensuring flawless operation of water and wastewater management systems in the third-party business of Berliner Wasserbetriebe

• Responsible for maintenance, fault analysis, troubleshooting, servicing, new installation and modernisation of mechanical, electrotechnical and automation systems in water and wastewater management

• Comprehensive customer support and technical advice for plant owners regarding maintenance cycles, plant renewals, investment measures and system technology optimisation

• Continuous planning and management of the department's budget

Your Profile

• Completed Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Information Technology with comprehensive knowledge in job-relevant tasks

• Alternatively: Certified Master Technician or State Certified Technician in Electrical and Information Technology with a focus on automation technology or mechatronics, with comprehensive knowledge in job-relevant tasks, along with additional knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's level

• Extensive experience in the maintenance of water and wastewater management systems and automation systems

• Deep experience in electrical engineering with comprehensive knowledge of applicable standards, legal requirements, and regulations

• Detailled knowledge of the Drinking Water Ordinance and VDI/DVGW 6023 Cat. A

• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office

• Required: Class B driver's licence

• Team player, leadership skills, customer orientation, and communication skills

Compensation

We offer a salary in pay group 10 according to the collective agreement for utilities (TV-V). Depending on personal qualifications, the classification may also be in a lower pay group.

Reasons to Join Us

• Innovative technologies for Berlin's water cycle

• Sustainable environmental protection through active research

• Meaningful tasks with responsibility and team spirit

• Diverse career opportunities and support (e.g. Female Leadership Programme, individual career development plans, internal training opportunities)

• A balanced work-life balance: 39-hour workweek, 30 days of holiday per year, up to 60% of worktime in home office per quarter, various working time models (e.g. sabbaticals, flexitime, part-time, 10 additional holiday days through salary conversion, etc.), company pension scheme (VBL), asset-building benefits (VWL), subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job, corporate benefits offers, 39 weeks of salary continuation in case of illness, corporate health management (including bike leasing), family-friendliness, professional employee counselling for all life situations

Application Information

• Persons with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

• We are particularly interested in applications from women, as we aim for equal opportunities and the promotion of women in professional life.

• Applications from people with a migration background are explicitly welcome.

• Applications with different educational qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and can be recognised depending on prior knowledge and work experience.

Your Application

Please apply with your complete application profile (cover letter, CV, certificates and, if applicable, proof of severe disability) by 24/08/2026, quoting the job ID, via our career page.

The interviews are expected to commence from week 39.