Project Manager - Environmental Remediation / Contaminated Sites

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for Environmental Remediation to join our team in Lausanne or Zurich. In this position you will lead and coordinate remediation and contaminated land projects, working closely with clients, technical specialists, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee environmental remediation projects from planning to execution and close‑out.
• Lead site investigations, conceptual site model development, risk assessments, and remediation design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and clear communication.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, budgets, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities.

Required profile

• Degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.
• Several years of experience managing environmental remediation or contaminated land projects; consulting experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of soil and groundwater contamination, remediation technologies, and investigation methods.
• Proven project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Swiss environmental regulatory frameworks (cantonal and federal).
• Fluent in German, French and English.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Hydrogeology
• Geology
• Environmental engineering
• Environmental sciences
• Soil contamination assessment
• Groundwater contamination assessment
• Remediation technologies
• Site investigation methods
• Swiss environmental regulatory compliance
• Project management (budgeting and scheduling)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects across Switzerland.
• Collaborative, international, and supportive consulting environment.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth within a dynamic team.
• Flexible working arrangements and offices in Lausanne or Zurich.
• Pension contributions, Workcation, health/wellness/gym and other benefits.