Senior Technical Director — Contaminated Land & Remediation

ERM; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workcation

Pension contributions

Corporate benefits

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant or Technical Director to lead contaminated land management projects across Switzerland and Europe. The role focuses on hydrogeology, site investigation, and remediation strategy, with responsibility for technical quality and client relationships.

You will mentor teams, develop best practices, and drive growth in the remediation and site investigation service line, including German-speaking markets.

Qualifications

• Min. Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience in Switzerland focusing on groundwater, contaminated sites and remediation.
• Expertise in hydrogeological modeling, contaminant fate and transport, remediation technology selection and design, regulatory framework in Switzerland.
• Proven track record managing and overseeing large, complex consulting projects.
• Strong client-facing skills and experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and coach junior consultants.
• Fluent in French and English; German is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: lead complex soil, groundwater and environmental remediation projects with guidance on models and CSM.
• Oversee investigation programs, risk assessments, feasibility studies and remediation designs.
• Project & Client Management: act as principal-in-charge for high-value projects, manage budget/scope/timeline.
• Team & Practice Development: mentor junior consultants and develop best practices and technical standards.
• Support growth of remediation and site investigation services across Switzerland, including German-speaking regions.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Groundwater

Remediation

Hydrogeological modeling

Regulatory framework (Switzerland)

Education

Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology (or related field)

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant or Technical Director to lead contaminated land management projects across Switzerland and Europe. The role focuses on hydrogeology, site investigation, and remediation strategy, with responsibility for technical quality and client relationships.

You will mentor teams, develop best practices, and drive growth in the remediation and site investigation service line, including German-speaking markets.