Project Manager Urban Drainage and Water Bodies - Leadership Potential (70-100%)
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:19 September 2025
- Workload:70 – 100%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
WSP is a leading engineering firm focused on infrastructure and environmental solutions. Join us for an impactful career in sustainability.
Tasks
- Lead diverse projects in drainage and water management.
- Manage project phases from concept to implementation.
- Guide interdisciplinary teams and support client relations.
Skills
- Degree in civil or environmental engineering; project management experience required.
- Strong initiative and team leadership abilities.
- Fluent in German and proficient in English.
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WSP is one of the world's leading engineering companies with business areas in infrastructure, transport, environment, energy, and buildings.
Our vision is clear: We want to make the world a better place by making a positive contribution to society and developing sustainable solutions for the challenges of the future.
Imagine a better future for all of us – and a better future for you.
To strengthen our unit Water and Environment, we are looking for a
Project Manager Urban Drainage and Water Bodies - with Leadership Potential (70-100%)
Are you committed to clean waters and want to contribute to resilient cities and infrastructure? Take responsibility in exciting infrastructure projects in the field of water and environment.
YOUR TASKS:
- Management and handling of diverse projects in the areas of urban drainage, general drainage planning (GEP), sponge city concepts, flood protection, and water body revitalization.
- Responsibility for project management from the concept phase to commissioning.
- Leading interdisciplinary teams through all project phases.
- Consulting and supporting existing as well as new clients.
- Active participation in shaping and further developing demanding infrastructure projects.
- Support in acquiring new projects.
- Further development of expertise and methods in the Water and Environment business field.
- Shaping and optimizing tools and working methods within the group.
- Contribution to strategic business development.
Ensuring knowledge exchange with international WSP specialists.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Completed studies in civil or environmental engineering (ETH, FH or comparable qualification).
- Professional experience as a project manager in the field of urban drainage or water bodies.
- Experience with multidisciplinary large projects.
- Initiative, communicative, reliable, and team-oriented personality.
- You enjoy taking a leading role in the team.
- You like to share your knowledge and actively shape the further development of the group.
- Fluent German skills in spoken and written form (C1) and very good English skills (B2), French skills are an advantage.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
A diverse and inclusive work environment where your strengths are appreciated. Flexible working hours support your work-life balance – in the office or remotely.
At WSP, you contribute to sustainable solutions in the areas of infrastructure, transport, environment, energy, and buildings.
We offer you excellent career and training opportunities in an innovative, open team that lives collaboration and appreciation.
OUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
Our process includes three steps: a phone call with HR, two interviews with the direct supervisor and the team – and if all goes well, you will receive our offer!
ABOUT US:
Our dedicated employees share the common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the societies we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
Do not hesitate – apply today! All applications are carefully reviewed.
(Please note that we do not consider applications from recruitment agencies.)
With us, it is possible.
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