Project Manager - Environmental Remediation / Contaminated Sites

ERM; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Workcation

Health / Wellness / Gym

Job summary

ERM in Lausanne or Zurich is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Environmental Remediation to lead complex soil and groundwater projects across Switzerland. You will oversee investigations, risk assessments, remediation design, and reporting while coordinating clients, scientists, and authorities.

Fluency in German, French and English is expected. This role offers a collaborative international environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Hands-on project management experience in remediation projects.
• Strong technical background in hydrogeology or environmental engineering.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in Switzerland.
• Proven budgeting, scheduling, and client communications.
• Consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation projects from planning to close-out.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and budgets.
• Maintain client communications and deliver high-quality results.
• Ensure compliance with cantonal and federal regulations.
• Support business development through proposals and client meetings.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Reporting

Team coordination

Education

Master's degree in hydrogeology / environmental engineering

Tools

GIS software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for Environmental Remediation to join our team in Lausanne or Zurich. In this position, you will lead and coordinate remediation and contaminated land projects, working closely with clients, technical specialists, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for Environmental Remediation to join our team in Lausanne or Zurich. In this position, you will lead and coordinate remediation and contaminated land projects, working closely with clients, technical specialists, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on expertise in project management, preferably gained in a consulting environment, as well as a strong technical background in (hydro)geology, environmental engineering, earth sciences, or a related field.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee environmental remediation projects from planning to execution and close‑out.
• Lead site investigations, conceptual site model development, risk assessments, and remediation design.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and clear communication.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, budgets, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Support business development through proposal preparation, client presentations, and identification of new opportunities.

Your Profile

• Degree in hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.
• Several years of experience managing environmental remediation or contaminated land projects; consulting experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of soil and groundwater contamination, remediation technologies, and investigation methods.
• Proven project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Swiss environmental regulatory frameworks (cantonal and federal).
• Fluent German, French and English
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects across Switzerland.
• A collaborative, international, and supportive consulting environment.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth within a dynamic team.
• Flexible working arrangements and offices in Lausanne or Zurich.
• Pension contributions, Workcation, Health / Wellness / Gym and other benefits.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2026 Sustainability Report.