Job Title: Project Manager in Fire Engineering- Ingenieur/-in Brandschutz Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Language Requirements: German
About the Role: A leading engineering consultancy focused on integrated solutions for safety, sustainability, and energy efficiency is looking for a motivated Project Manager in Fire Protection.The role involves leading fire protection projects, advising clients and planners, and developing innovative fire protection and smoke control concepts in Zurich.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex fire protection projects and provide consulting to clients and planners.
• Develop, manage, and create innovative, project-specific fire protection and smoke control concepts.
• Determine needs, apply regulations, and meet client requirements and expectations in construction and renovation projects.
• Develop and implement fire protection measures.
• Oversee project execution, ensure quality control on-site, and manage projects from planning to commissioning.
• Ensure technical accuracy and timely completion of projects.

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering (e.g., Security & Safety Engineering, Rescue Engineering, Civil Engineering) or equivalent higher education (HF- Höhere Berufsausbildung), ideally in construction, or qualification as a fire protection specialist (VKF).
• At least 2 years of experience in fire protection and project management.
• Efficient, structured, and precise working style, enjoying collaboration in an interdisciplinary and dynamic team.
• Experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and conducting performance-based design is preferred.
• Independent and flexible with good CAD (Auto CAD) skills.
• Familiarity with Swiss norms and fire protection guidelines is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in MS Office, with excellent German language proficiency (spoken and written).

Benefits:

• Diverse and exciting projects involving well-known construction projects in Switzerland.
• Friendly work environment with a flat hierarchy and informal culture.
• Flexible home office models and flexible working hours.
• Generous vacation policy and additional company holidays.
• Access to leading fire protection academies in Switzerland.
• Modern IT infrastructure, including a notebook, tablet, and smartphone with a mobile subscription.
• Exceptional social benefits, including additional accident and hospital insurance and access to private healthcare.
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to the net-zero vision by 2025.