Albedis - Genève
Lausanne
Geotechnical Group Leader Underground Structures 80-100%
- 21 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
ALBEDIS is a leading Swiss recruitment partner, specialising in connecting talents and companies across a wide range of sectors, from support roles to management positions. As a member of Interiman Group, ALBEDIS relies on the combined expertise of its partner brands to cover areas such as architecture and real estate, finance, IT, life sciences, legal, and human resources, with a presence throughout Switzerland (Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich).
Geotechnical Group Leader Underground Structures 80-100%
Company Description
Our client, an international engineering and consulting group active in infrastructure, transport, environment, energy, and building sectors, is continuing to develop its unit dedicated to underground structures in French-speaking Switzerland. For its Lausanne office, we are looking for a
Group Leader Underground Structures (80 to 100%)
You will join a multidisciplinary team that fosters solidarity, passion for complex and large-scale projects, an innovative spirit, and friendliness.
Job Description
- Supervise, motivate and develop a team of about ten engineers, promoting collaboration and achievement of group objectives
- Manage workload planning and optimise team resources
- Actively participate in business development and acquisition of new mandates with clients and partners
- Ensure technical, contractual and financial monitoring of projects under your responsibility
- Lead, coordinate and plan large-scale underground infrastructure projects (tunnels, caverns, large excavations, metro stations)
- Engage in all project lifecycle phases, from preliminary studies to execution studies
- Coordinate and support multidisciplinary teams primarily in civil engineering and underground works
- Contribute to technical studies and the development of innovative solutions in the field of underground structures
- Ensure compliance with quality, cost and deadline objectives, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction
Profile Sought
- Civil engineering degree (Federal Institute of Technology, university of applied sciences or equivalent)
- At least ten years of experience as a project manager in underground structures, with project references in Switzerland
- Initial experience in team management
- Strong technical skills in underground structures and complex infrastructures
- Good knowledge of the regional economic fabric and a well-developed professional network
- Ability to contribute to business development, acquisition of new mandates and client retention
- Leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented personality, with a passion for mentoring and supporting younger colleagues
- Service-oriented, autonomous and able to thrive in a demanding and dynamic environment
- Fluent in French; German or English is a significant asset
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Large-scale projects in French-speaking Switzerland and opportunities on international projects
- A flexible work policy, including remote working
- A genuine investment in your development, with modern training platforms
- Excellent career prospects within a rapidly growing group, open to everyone’s ideas
