Senior HVAC & Utilities Lead - Life Sciences/Data Centre

Jacobs Engineering Group; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced HVAC & Utilities Engineering Lead to design and deliver complex Life Sciences and Data Centre projects. You will lead HVAC and utility piping engineering activities, guiding project teams across concept through commissioning.

The role requires extensive HVAC expertise, Swiss regulatory knowledge, and strong leadership to coordinate vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with HVAC systems, including air-side systems, AHUs, and utility piping networks.
• Strong background in Life Sciences (Pharma/Biotech) and/or Data Centre projects.
• Proven experience with concept studies, detailed design, brownfield upgrades, and large CAPEX projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Swiss codes, standards, building services, BMS integration, and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and installation works in Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and utility piping engineering activities and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Manage projects from concept design through detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Act as the main technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss regulations, client requirements, and cGMP standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support key engineering and design decisions.

Skills

HVAC leadership

Piping systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

BMS integration

Energy optimization

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

BIM360

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced HVAC & Utilities Engineering Lead to design and deliver complex Life Sciences and Data Centre projects. You will lead HVAC and utility piping engineering activities, guiding project teams across concept through commissioning.

The role requires extensive HVAC expertise, Swiss regulatory knowledge, and strong leadership to coordinate vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.