Lausanne
Project Manager for Road Network and Public Spaces
- 03 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Lausanne
About the job
Job Description
Within the planning division of the Directorate General for Mobility and Roads (DGMR), thanks to your expertise in mobility and public space planning, you lead preliminary development studies, provide advice on public space projects and give preliminary approval for building permits.
The purpose of your activity is to implement cantonal mobility strategies within the framework of various development projects. This involves constant dialogue with various political and technical partners.
Responsibilities
- Lead preliminary development studies in municipalities to develop regional public transport interfaces and, along cantonal roads, to establish the cantonal cycling network, improve public transport performance and requalify public spaces.
During the design of these developments and to ensure their political, technical,
administrative and financial feasibility, work with numerous local political and technical partners and various administrations; commission multidisciplinary teams (mobility, civil engineering, environment, landscape architects, ...).
Ensure project follow-up until completion with municipalities or within the DGMR.
- Analyse and provide preliminary approval, on behalf of the division, for cantonal, municipal or private road projects, for the issuance of building permits.
- Provide advisory services within the field of expertise for various public entities (municipalities, other cantonal services or DGMR entities) or private organisations.
- Offer operational support to colleagues in the division responsible for mobility and territorial planning.
For further information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact Ms Leila Slama Lambelet, head of the road network and public spaces domain, at 021 316 70 92.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in the field of mobility and/or public and road space planning.
- Several years of professional experience in development design.
- Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary projects and the ability to have a cross-cutting vision in their development.
- Expertise in active mobility (cycling and walking) is an asset.
- Ability to develop positive exchanges with partners and skills in negotiation and public relations.
- Thorough knowledge of legal aspects and standards related to the activity.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in common office software tools.
Please submit a complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, work certificates, ...).
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- Publication Date03/11/2026 06:00
- LocationLausanne, Switzerland
- Apply by30/11/2026 22:55
- Start Date01.01.2027 or to be agreed
- Salary Grade13
- Contract TypePermanent Public Law
- Work Rate80-100%
- AddressDirectorate General for Mobility and Roads,
Human Resources Unit,
Place de la Riponne 10,
1014 Lausanne