Electrical Project Manager / Lead

Michael Page; Zürich; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation support

Mobility allowance

Temporary accommodation

Career progression

Multicultural environment

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a Zurich-based client with the recruitment of a Lead Electrical Project Manager. The role will drive electrical project delivery, manage client and stakeholder relationships, and oversee budgets and schedules for large-scale construction programs in Switzerland.

The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of PM experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of electrical power systems. English is mandatory; German is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant electrical qualification
• 5-10 years' project management experience
• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and infrastructure
• English is mandatory
• German is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical project delivery activities
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee budgets and commercial performance
• Develop project schedules and resource plans
• Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors
• Drive safety, quality and compliance initiatives
• Support commissioning and operational readiness
• Monitor project KPIs and reporting

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder mgmt

Safety & compliance

Electrical power

English (mandatory)

German advantageous

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

• Strategic project ownership
• Client-facing leadership role

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international company based in Zurich, delivering complex technical projects across a variety of industries.
The organisation offers an innovative and collaborative environment where employees can contribute to large-scale developments while benefiting from excellent long-term career opportunities.

Job Description

• Lead electrical project delivery activities
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee budgets and commercial performance
• Develop project schedules and resource plans
• Coordinate internal teams and subcontractors
• Drive safety, quality and compliance initiatives
• Support commissioning and operational readiness
• Monitor project KPIs and reporting

The Successful Applicant

• Degree or relevant electrical qualification
• 5-10 years' project management experience
• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction projects
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and infrastructure
• English is mandatory
• German is advantageous

What's on Offer

• Private health insurance contribution up to CHF 300/month
• Relocation support package for international candidates
• Company-supported mobility and transportation allowance
• Temporary accommodation available when relocating
• Long-term career progression on major international projects
• Collaborative and multicultural working environment