New head for bridge construction in Lower Austria: Markus Brunner takes over

New head for bridge construction in Lower Austria: Markus Brunner takes over

The Lower Austrian state government has carried out a remarkable change of personnel in the field of infrastructure. On November 5, 2024, Dipl.-Ing. Markus Brunner appointed the new head of the bridge construction department. With his appointment, he succeeds Di Helmut Postl, who is retired after many years of committed work in the public service.

Markus Brunner, born in 1972, studied civil engineering at the Technical University of Vienna and specialized in constructive engineering. His professional career began in various areas of construction, especially in special building, bridge construction and tunnel construction. In over ten years he gained valuable experiences in the private sector, where he was active as a designer, structural engineer and project manager.

an experienced successor

his way to the Lower Austrian state government began in February 2004. First of all, Brunner was responsible for bridge safety and planning in the bridge construction department. Because of his competence and engagement, he took over several leading positions in the following years. Among other things, he was department head for construction management and head of the Brückenbau West department in Zwettl. As deputy head of the Brückenbau department since December 2015, he had a significant impact on the improvement and further development of the infrastructure in Lower Austria.

Helmut Postl, on the other hand, has an impressive career. After studying cultural technology and water management at the University of Natural Research Vienna, he began service in 1988. He rose over various functions and recently led the bridge construction department before going to well -deserved retirement. His contribution to the infrastructure in the region is considered significant and leaves great footsteps for his successor.

Markus Brunner is estimated as an experienced engineer who is technically well prepared for the new challenges due to his previous positions in the department and his extensive experience in the industry. The change in the management promises both continuity and new impulses for the necessities of the bridge infrastructure in Lower Austria, an important part of the regional transport infrastructure.

The appointment of Markus Brunner could pave the way for innovative projects in the bridge construction department, while the country continues to devote itself to improving and maintaining its bridges. More details on the appointment can be found here