Fire Protection Systems Project Manager

Lonza Group AG; Eyholz; On-site; CHF 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza Group AG in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Fire Protection Systems Project Manager to lead technical fire protection concepts across high-value CAPEX projects and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on a 12-month contract. This is a fully site-based role demanding hands-on oversight of sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater, and retention systems.

Collaboration with planners, site fire brigade, CSA, HVAC, and EMR specialists is essential, with 3D coordination reviews and rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on engineering, project execution, or operations in technical fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with Swiss fire protection standards (VKF, SES) is required.
• Business fluent; English working proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical fire protection concepts across CAPEX projects at the Visp site.
• Lead technical oversight, contractor coordination, and quality assurance for sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater, and retention systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including general planners, architects, site fire brigade, CSA, HVAC, and EMR specialists.
• Participate in 3D coordination reviews to resolve spatial clashes and design adjustments early.
• Drive system commissioning, functional testing, and integral test execution with stakeholders.
• Oversee and verify complete as-built technical documentation for smooth handover to end-users.
• Adapt to support broader engineering activities within the SGIE CAPEX project organization.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Process/Chemical Engineering

VKF Certification (Fachperson für Wasserlöschanlagen VKF)

Job description

Fire Protection Systems Project Manager

Lead key fire protection initiatives across major CAPEX projects at our Visp site to ensure our high-tech facilities meet top-tier safety and regulatory standards on a 12-month contract.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate / compensation package.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Support the definition and execution of technical fire protection concepts (wet and dry systems) across multiple high-value CAPEX projects at our Visp site.
• Lead technical oversight, contractor coordination, and quality assurance for sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater, and retention systems.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including general planners, architects, Lonza site fire brigade (Werksfeuerwehr), CSA, HVAC, and EMR specialists.
• Participate actively in 3D coordination reviews to identify and resolve spatial clashes and design adjustments early.
• Drive system commissioning, functional testing, and integral test execution alongside key internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and verify complete as-built technical documentation to ensure seamless operational handover to end-users.
• Adapt flexibly to support broader engineering activities within the SGIE CAPEX project organization as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on engineering, project execution, or operational experience in technical fire protection systems (wet/dry systems, deluge, retention).
• Proven familiarity with Swiss fire protection standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., VKF, SES regulations).
• Business Fluent (required); professional working proficiency in English is preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical production environments (GMP / cleanroom experience is an advantage).
• VKF Certification (Fachperson für Wasserlöschanlagen VKF) is considered a strong plus.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work rights covering the full 12-month contract duration.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

• Lonza Group AG
  Münchensteinerstrasse 38
  4052 Basel

• Work location 3930 Eyholz (VS)
• Workload 80% - 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Temporary
• By online Online form