Project Manager Contaminated Sites and Soils (M/F)

Project Manager Contaminated Sites and Soils (M/F)

ERM Swiss GmbH is looking for a Project Manager Contaminated Sites and Soils to join its LPMR (Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation) team in Central Europe, as a Management Consultant. Your main role will be project management, aimed at strengthening our client relationships. The position is ideally based in our offices in Sierre or Lausanne.

"Sustainable development, a profession" – this phrase reflects our commitment to supporting our clients in achieving their goals. Sustainable development and business are now inseparable. As experts, we help organizations understand their impacts on society and the environment, and achieve their own sustainability objectives. We want to contribute more to the global dialogue on sustainable development and rely on our work regarding challenges and opportunities in this area to drive the growth of our company. Sustainable development is at the heart of our profession.

Location: Sierre or Lausanne Type of position: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of complex environmental consulting projects, including site assessments and remediation.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery, compliant with technical, legal, and commercial requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate fieldwork, ensuring all operations are conducted according to Swiss regulatory standards.
• Be the primary client contact for projects related to the manufacturing, oil and gas sectors, as well as the public sector.
• Work closely with a national team based in Lausanne, Sierre, and Zurich, fostering communication and coordination.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and continuity of activities during a planned sabbatical leave for team management.

Your Profile:

• Extensive experience in managing environmental consulting projects, particularly in remediation and site assessments.
• Proven fieldwork experience.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss environmental legislation.
• Fluent in French and English; German is an asset.
• Experience working with clients in the manufacturing, oil and gas sectors, or the public sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and client management skills.
• Experience with public sector tenders or commercial proposal writing.
• Experience in mentoring or team leadership.
• Proficiency in GIS, data management tools, or digital project tracking platforms.

Benefits at ERM:

• 30 days of annual leave
• Sick leave benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance program: Your well-being is our priority. Our employee assistance program offers professional support and advice to cope with personal or professional challenges.
• Accident insurance
• Flexible working hours: We understand life’s demands. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your working hours according to your personal commitments.
• Hybrid work model: Benefit from the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, combining office and remote work.
• Workcation – 30 days per year
• Profit-sharing program: Your commitment contributes to our success. Through our profit-sharing program, you will benefit from the company’s achievements and growth.

How to Apply:

If you share our values, want to contribute to a better future, and are interested in this position, please send us your CV, in French or English, via our Careers page.

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