Fire Protection Project Lead - Pharma CAPEX (Contract)

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

GI Life Sciences in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Project Manager to serve as the technical expert in fire protection for industrial investment projects from design through commissioning, while ensuring regulatory compliance, safety standards, and project schedules and budgets.

This temporary role (ASAP–11 Oct 2027) requires an engineering degree and 5–10 years of experience in engineering or industrial operations, with strong knowledge of fire protection systems and GMP facilities.

Qualifications

• HES Engineering degree or equivalent with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–10 years in engineering, project execution, or industrial operations, preferably pharma/biotech/chemical/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection systems and applicable regulations (VKF, SES, or equivalents).
• Experience in GMP-compliant facilities and cleanrooms.
• Experience in commissioning, integrated testing, and validation of technical systems.
• Knowledge of fire risk assessment and extinguishing technologies used in industrial facilities.
• Fluent in French and German or German and English.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement fire protection concepts for industrial investment projects.
• Coordinate with architects, engineering firms, fire protection specialists, project teams, and site fire brigade.
• Oversee sprinkler networks, deluge systems, dry extinguishing systems, water networks, and retention solutions.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors for fire protection installations.
• Ensure project execution in terms of cost, quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in 3D design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Supervise commissioning, testing, and qualification of fire protection installations.
• Participate in integrated system testing with engineering teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Review, collect, and hand over final technical documentation; transfer to operations.
• Provide technical support to other CAPEX team activities.

Education

HES Engineering degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Process/Chemical Engineering

Job description

GI Life Sciences in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Project Manager to serve as the technical expert in fire protection for industrial investment projects from design through commissioning, while ensuring regulatory compliance, safety standards, and project schedules and budgets.

This temporary role (ASAP–11 Oct 2027) requires an engineering degree and 5–10 years of experience in engineering or industrial operations, with strong knowledge of fire protection systems and GMP facilities.