Senior Fire Protection Project Manager 60-100% - Zurich

About the job

Company Description

AFRY offers engineering, project management, and consulting services that support the energy transition as well as industrial transformation and strengthen societal resilience. With 18,000 experts worldwide, we combine global reach with local expertise and comprehensive industry knowledge to sustainably shape the future for coming generations.

Making Future

Become part of our Fire Protection team. We develop modern fire protection solutions for buildings and infrastructure facilities throughout Switzerland. Our projects range from residential and commercial buildings to complex infrastructure undertakings. Practical, economical, and sustainable solutions are created in close collaboration with internal and external specialists.

For this position, we are seeking an experienced fire protection professional who leads demanding projects both technically and organisationally, advises clients competently, and strengthens our team with their expertise. Take on responsibility with us as:

SENIOR FIRE PROTECTION PROJECT MANAGER 60-100% - ZURICH

YOUR TASKS:

• Development of fire protection concepts and preparation of evidence in engineering fire protection for buildings and infrastructure constructions
• Consultation of clients, architects, specialist planners, and executing parties
• Coordination and negotiation with authorities as well as support of approval processes
• Responsibility for quality assurance in fire protection during execution
• Leadership and technical support of employees in projects
• Collaboration with in-house specialists from various disciplines
• Participation in acquisition, client care, and further development of the fire protection department

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES:

• Challenging and varied projects in building construction and infrastructure
• High degree of personal responsibility and great scope for design
• Opportunity to actively contribute your professional experience to projects, client relationships, and team development
• Interdisciplinary working environment with experienced specialists
• Flexible working arrangements with modern infrastructure and home office options
• Attractive professional and personal development opportunities

YOUR PROFILE:

• Completed education in engineering, architecture, or comparable professional background
• Several years of experience in structural, technical, and organisational fire protection
• VKF certificate as fire protection specialist or fire protection expert
• Very good knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines
• Experience in leading and coordinating demanding fire protection projects
• Confident manner in dealing with clients, planners, authorities, and other project participants
• Entrepreneurial thinking as well as enjoyment of responsibility, client contact, and teamwork
• Very good oral and written German skills
   

Learn more about the Fire Protection department:
https://afry.com/de-ch/kompetenz/brandschutz

Become part of AFRY’s success story! We offer scope for design and personal responsibility, a collegial and international working atmosphere, contemporary employment conditions, flexible working models, above-average social benefits, attractive development opportunities, and generous public transport subscription participation as well as a half-fare travelcard so you can easily reach our modern office buildings in central locations.

We look forward to receiving your online application!

At AFRY, we ensure change in everything we do. Because change only happens when bold ideas come together. When we collaborate successfully, act innovatively, and embrace different perspectives. This is how we shape the future. We are actively seeking qualified applicants who want to become part of our inclusive and diverse teams worldwide. Join us to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.