Water Network Group Leader - Western Zone (100%)

The Water Service is responsible for supplying drinking water to Lausanne and 20 municipalities in the Lausanne region, as well as ensuring the evacuation of water from the city of Lausanne and the treatment of wastewater from its agglomeration.

The Networks & Engineering division sizes, installs and operates the distribution and transport water pipe network and manages the catchments. It maintains and renews the evacuation collectors and is responsible for the separation works. It carries out diagnostics, sizing and optimisation of drinking water and evacuation networks, as well as updating the geographic information system.

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

Main Mission(s)

Lead, organise, coordinate and supervise the activities of a team of 2 people

Be responsible for respecting the budget allocated to the Western Zone construction sites

Develop projects related to the renewal and extension of drinking water pipes in the western zone

Participate in inter-municipal coordination of construction sites to synchronise our interventions

Act as project leader for site management according to the phases of SIA 103 and ensure the proper execution of works respecting the schedule, quality and budget

Organise the compliance of land properties and record and exploit databases

Contribute to the smooth running of the technical office and collaborate on service projects

Profile

HES engineering degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualification

Or

Technician ET/ES diploma or equivalent training + federal certificate of Plumber

5 years of experience in civil engineering project management

Management experience is an asset

Good ability to lead and supervise civil engineering projects

Proactive and good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of the legal basis related to public procurement

Special Conditions

Driving licence (cat. B)

Clean criminal record

On-call service and necessity to live near Lausanne

Workplace

Rue de Genève 36, 1001 Lausanne

Salary Grade

10

Start Date

1st February 2027

Information

Mr Nick Ghys, Chief Engineer of BGR section, 021 315 94 46

Offer

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 02.12.2026 via the online form.
Having trouble applying? Contact the service directly at +41 21 315 90 25.

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