Project Manager Hydropower

avec compétence GmbH; Vaud; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Approximately 10% travel

3-6 months interim, then permanent

Job summary

avec compétence GmbH is seeking a senior professional to manage the technical, environmental, and regulatory development of hydropower projects across Europe. You will coordinate studies, manage budgets and schedules, and monitor permitting and compliance through to commissioning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and 5–10 years’ experience in hydropower or energy infrastructure, with strong English and an additional European language.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in technical development or delivery of hydropower or energy infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of permitting processes and regulatory frameworks for infrastructure projects in Europe.
• Experience managing external consultants and multidisciplinary teams in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to development teams in evaluating hydropower projects across Europe.
• Coordinate technical, environmental and regulatory due diligences to support investment decisions.
• Lead studies and manage external consultants' work and budgets.
• Monitor grid connection, permitting, and regulatory compliance processes in Europe.
• Oversee project execution from Final Investment Decision to commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English proficient

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

This role manages the technical, environmental and regulatory development and delivery of hydropower projects across Europe, from early evaluation through to commissioning.

Tasks

• Provide technical support to development teams in the evaluation of hydropower projects across Europe
• Coordinate technical, environmental and regulatory due diligences to support investment decisions
• Define, manage and challenge engineering, geological, environmental and permitting studies by external consultants
• Establish and maintain project budgets, schedules and risk assessments
• Monitor permitting, grid connection and regulatory compliance processes in relevant European countries
• Coordinate internal technical teams and external consultants and partners
• After Final Investment Decision, assume responsibility for project execution through to commissioning

Profile

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent university qualification
• 5 to 10 years of experience in technical development, engineering or delivery of hydropower or energy infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of technical, environmental and regulatory aspects of hydropower projects
• Experience managing studies, due diligences and external service providers
• Knowledge of permitting processes and regulatory frameworks for infrastructure projects in Europe
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in an international environment
• Excellent command of English and at least one additional European language (Italian, French or German)

Offer

• Hybrid work model
• Approximately 10% travel
• 3-6 months interim, then a permanent position

Company

Energy infrastructure