Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 71'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 83'810 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 90'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'295 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Gebäudehüllen-Meister/in HFP
You plan roofs and facades and run your own building envelope company
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You advise clients, plan construction phases and lead your company in roofing, facades and solar energy
The building envelope protects structures and saves valuable energy. As Gebäudehüllen-Meister/in HFP you take on technical responsibility for roofs, facades and sun protection systems. You advise clients, create accurate plans and run your own business. With solid expertise and business skills you actively shape sustainable construction projects and support the energy transition.
FieldConstruction
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryBuilding services: plumbing, HVAC
Swissdoc 0.430.13.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Building inspector. Based on 33 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+12% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 71'500 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 60'480 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 90'000 | 10 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 85'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 "Gebäudehüllen-Meister/in" mit eidg. Diplom
- ⏱ 53 Kurstage, verteilt auf ca. 14 Monate, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time course lasts about 14 months. It includes 53 course days to prepare for the exam.
Typical training path
"Gebäudehüllen-Meister/in" mit eidg. Diplom
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fachausweis als Polybau-Polier/in bzw. Bauführer/in Gebäudehülle, Energieberater/in Gebäude, Projektleiter/in Solarmontage, Projektleiter/in Sonnenschutz
- Minimum 2 years of professional practice in a supervisory role (after Fachausweis)
- Proof of required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Organisational and planning skills
- Construction technical knowledge
- Good business administration knowledge
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical expertise
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Team leadership skills
- Sustainable thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the construction site. You check the facade insulation. You discuss the next steps with the site management. Then you sit at your desk. You coordinate material orders and staff planning for the coming week.
- You advise clients on technical solutions and material costs.
- You create accurate drawings. You calculate the building physics requirements.
- You plan the entire order process. This covers everything from the quote to the final invoice.
- You lead your company. You make budget and investment decisions.
- You manage financial accounting. You prepare annual accounts for tax purposes.
- You train staff. You supervise apprentices in practice.
- You check workplace safety. You ensure health protection on site.
Working conditions
You work in your own building envelope company. You also work in a leadership role at a manufacturer. You regularly visit construction sites. You attend meetings in conference rooms.
Where to learn
- Bildungszentrum PolybauLindenstrasse 4, 9240 Uzwil
Strengths
- Technical expertise
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Team leadership skills
- Sustainable thinking
Trade-offs
- Time pressure
- Economic risk
- Responsibility
- Construction site routine
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