Safety Officer - Prevention of Construction Site Accidents (100%)

The Architecture and Housing Service is a planning, construction and support service that ensures the consideration of all public policies related to the built environment and housing. It includes the "Prevention of Construction Site Accidents" unit, responsible for ensuring that construction sites in the city do not pose a danger to users of public spaces. To strengthen our team, we are looking for our new construction site safety officer

At the City of Lausanne, your commitment matters. You contribute every day to the well-being and dynamism of our community.

Main Mission(s)

Analyse construction projects submitted for authorisation and provide written directives to architects or private owners regarding safety (site safety, public safety, worker safety)

Ensure and monitor compliance with and application of contractual safety directives on construction sites

Ensure the conformity and safety of installations interacting with public spaces and prevent accidents

Order work stoppage in case of infringement and represent the municipality before judicial authorities

Collaborate with municipal or cantonal services regarding construction site safety and participate in various coordination and information meetings

Exercise police authority autonomously by making formative decisions or reporting legal violations to the Prefect

Profile

Architect or ETS/HES engineer training or equivalent qualification

Additional certified training in prevention of construction site accidents

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in construction and site management, including 2 years as a construction site safety specialist

Mastery of occupational safety legislation (ordinances and regulations) and road signalling (LCR)

Knowledge of public administration operations is an asset

Dynamic, autonomous, methodical personality with a global vision

Priority management and stress resistance

Listening and communication skills, courtesy and impartiality

Proficiency in MS Office tools and knowledge of Autocad

Special Conditions

Clean criminal record

Salary Grade

10

Start Date

Immediate or to be agreed

Information

Ms Catherine Borghini Polier, Head of Service, 021 315 56 10

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 14.08.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the service directly at 021 315 56 22.

We pay great attention to the diversity of life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.