Lead Engineer or Project Manager for Technical and Building HVAC, Sanitary, Medical Gases & Regulation – 100%

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The Real Estate Directorate (DI) is tasked with renovating and constructing real estate infrastructure, managing, maintaining, servicing and enhancing the existing property portfolio, being an active player in the ecological transition of the real estate assets, and cultivating operational excellence. In this capacity, it defines the real estate strategy of the HUG, leads the implementation of the 2022-2040 Hospital Master Plan, and ensures the management and coordination of major real estate projects.

More than 230 professionals carry out their duties daily with constant attention to quality, a strong sense of service, and a firm commitment to environmental responsibility.

Within this Directorate, the Project Management Service is a service provider whose main mission is to conduct studies and works related to the renovation and transformation of existing buildings and installations in line with the institution’s strategic plan for all HUG sites.

As a lead engineer or project manager, you strengthen the building engineering and technical sector (SITB). The team, composed of about ten people specialised in various technical building fields: Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning (HVAC), sanitary, medical gases and electricity, manages around 60 projects simultaneously. You thus operate in an environment that is both demanding and innovative.

In this role, you manage construction or renovation projects from their design to completion, while highlighting your expertise in HVAC, Sanitary, Medical Gases and Regulation. Regarding HVAC, you work on installations such as air handling units, production and distribution of heating, superheated water, steam and chilled water. For sanitary, you work on projects related to the production and distribution of domestic hot water, purified or cooled water.

You carry out preliminary studies by analysing feasibility, identifying needs, estimating costs and defining the schedule. You write detailed specifications and propose technical solutions that enable informed decision-making. You ensure rigorous project framing, thus guaranteeing precise validation of objectives and controlled progress.

You evaluate technical solutions by selecting the most suitable equipment and developing detailed plans. You also prepare the necessary submissions for launching public tenders. You provide active supervision by ensuring compliance with laws, standards and regulations at every stage.

You oversee project execution by coordinating the different phases, monitoring the budget and schedule, and ensuring optimal collaboration with project teams. You participate in steering committees (COPIL), where you present progress, propose solutions to potential challenges and contribute to strategic decision-making.

In collaboration with your colleagues, you work on other cross-functional projects to coordinate actions, resolve issues and propose appropriate solutions. You also share your expertise with peers to support them in managing their own projects.

From a cross-functional perspective, you actively participate in continuous improvement by contributing to the evolution of reference frameworks and technical guidelines. You update documentation, conduct technological watch in your areas of expertise and propose relevant improvements.

You hold a Master’s degree in building technical engineering with a specialisation in HVAC and/or Sanitary. Additional training in project management, such as HERMES or Agile, is an asset.

You have 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar position, ideally gained within a large company or institution operating in a complex environment. You have thorough knowledge of the construction sector in Switzerland, particularly in Geneva, and master the applicable standards, laws and regulations.

You have demonstrated skills in project management methodology, notably in framing, stakeholder management and change support. You are proficient in MS Project for managing your projects.

You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and mobilising leadership, enabling you to collaborate effectively with your contacts. Your analytical and synthesis abilities allow you to adopt a systemic and rigorous approach.

• Start date: as soon as possible
• Number of positions: 2
• Work rate: 100%
• Job class: 21
• Contract: fixed-term contract of up to 3 years, renewable
• Application deadline: 13.10.2026
• Contact for information: Mr D. Mathiot, Acting Head of Service, Project Management Representatives, david.mathiot@hug.ch

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications coming from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.