Albedis - Genève
Lausanne
Senior Fire Safety Engineer / AEAI Project Manager
- 14 September 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 executive 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).
Senior Fire Safety Engineer / AEAI Project Manager
Company Description
Our client, WSP, is one of the world’s leading engineering and consulting firms, bringing together experts in buildings, infrastructure, environment, energy, and transport.
Our ambition is to create a positive and lasting impact for communities by designing safer, more sustainable, and more resilient environments.
As part of the development of our Property & Buildings business, we are looking to strengthen our Fire Safety team in French-speaking Switzerland (Lausanne or Geneva):
Senior Fire Safety Engineer / AEAI Project Manager 80-100%
Job Description
As a Senior Fire Safety Engineer / AEAI Project Manager, you will play a key role in designing and delivering innovative and tailored fire protection solutions for complex construction projects.
Working closely with architects, clients, general/total contractors, and our internal specialists, you will be a trusted contact to support projects from the design phase through to completion.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Developing fire protection concepts and strategies for complex projects in accordance with AEAI/VKF requirements.
- Advising clients, architects, and project teams to propose technically relevant and economically optimised solutions.
- Independently managing fire safety projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery.
- Monitoring the implementation of fire protection measures on construction sites.
- Preparing, reviewing, and signing documents related to AEAI compliance.
- Developing fire interlock matrices and coordinating comprehensive testing of fire safety installations.
- Collaborating with various building specialists within WSP’s multidisciplinary teams.
- Contributing to the development of our fire safety expertise and services in Switzerland.
Profile Sought
You are an experienced fire safety professional, passionate about technical challenges and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
You have:
- A federal AEAI specialist certificate in fire protection or an equivalent qualification recognised by SEFRI.
- A Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or a similar discipline.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in fire protection, fire safety, or quality assurance in this field.
- Strong knowledge of construction techniques, regulations, and building-related systems.
- Experience in project management as well as in liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive, collaborative personality with excellent communication skills.
- French as your mother tongue; good knowledge of German is an asset.
What you will appreciate about our client:
- Complex and stimulating projects: participate in varied and ambitious projects in collaboration with renowned architects, property developers, and construction partners.
- High autonomy and technical recognition: take responsibility for your projects and develop your expertise within an international engineering group.
- Development opportunities: we invest in your professional growth through training, internal expert networks, and modern learning platforms.
- A flexible working environment: enjoy teleworking options and an organisation that supports work-life balance.
- International expertise with a local presence: benefit from WSP’s global know-how while contributing to projects shaping regions in Switzerland.
- A collaborative culture: join a team of passionate specialists who value knowledge sharing, innovation, and teamwork.
