Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 96'915 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'477 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
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Swiss professionsConstruction
Master of Science in Engineering FH in Bau und Planung
Specialists and senior staff in construction, planning and development
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You work as specialists and senior staff in industry and the public sector. Your focus is on construction, planning and interdisciplinary project management.
The Master of Science in Engineering FH in Bau und Planung qualifies you for demanding specialist and senior roles. You combine technical know-how with strategic planning. The joint programme of eight Swiss universities of applied sciences covers fields such as civil engineering, geomatics and spatial development. You lead complex projects and help shape the future of the construction and planning sector.
FieldConstruction
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Engineer in Micro Engineering. Based on 68 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 77'700 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'800 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'875 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 90'000 | 8 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 85'100 | 10 |
| Industry various | CHF 78'375 | 18 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 77'800 | 7 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Master of Science in Engineering
Official education path
The programme qualifies you as a specialist and senior staff member in construction and planning.
Typical training path
Master of Science in Engineering
Prerequisites
- Very good Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or Construction and Planning
- Admission sur Dossier possible
Requirements
- Precise working style
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Ability to develop, carry out and review projects
- Organizational and planning skills
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is often possible if you have a relevant university of applied sciences qualification or professional experience. Further training in specialised planning areas complements your profile.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Precise working style
- Team and leadership skills
- Strategic planning ability
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You analyse construction plans and coordinate the work of different departments. You check technical data and coordinate with your colleagues.
- You specialise in research and development departments with a technical focus.
- You lead interdisciplinary projects in industry and the public sector.
- You process technical data in the construction and planning profiles.
- You develop technical solutions for civil engineering and geomatics.
- You coordinate logistics processes and support production efficiently.
- You plan spatial development and landscape architecture professionally and sustainably.
Working conditions
You work in industrial companies, government authorities or consulting firms. Your environment includes offices, construction sites and laboratories for technical analysis.
Strengths
- Precise working style
- Team and leadership skills
- Strategic planning ability
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic work environments
- Physical strain
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