Technical Director - Contaminated Land Management

4w1 month ago

ERM

Lausanne, CH · Full-time · CHF 130,000 – CHF 170,000

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Consultant or Technical Director with deep technical expertise in environmental site investigation and remediation, and a strong background in hydrogeology. This senior leadership role is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and serves as a technical authority and strategic advisor for complex soil and groundwater contamination projects across Switzerland and Europe.

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for complex soil, groundwater, and environmental remediation projects, providing technical guidance on hydrogeological models, conceptual site models, and remedial strategy selection. You will oversee the development and review of investigation programs, risk assessments, feasibility studies, and remediation designs, ensuring technical quality and regulatory compliance across all project phases.

As principal-in-charge for high-value projects, you will advise industrial, corporate, and private equity clients on legacy liabilities, remediation strategies, and environmental risk mitigation. You will build and maintain long-term client relationships while mentoring junior and mid-level consultants in environmental site investigation, remediation, and hydrogeology.

This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape strategic direction within the site investigation and remediation practice. You will work in a collaborative, international environment with world-wide experts across environmental, engineering, and sustainability disciplines, with professional development opportunities including leadership programs and advanced technical training.

Requirements

Multi-year (10+) experience in environmental consulting in Switzerland with a clear focus on groundwater, contaminated sites, and remediation
Proven expertise in hydrogeological modeling, contaminant fate and transport, remediation technology selection and design, and the regulatory framework in Switzerland
Strong track record in managing and overseeing large, complex consulting projects
Demonstrated client-facing skills and experience advising senior stakeholders
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and coach junior consultants
Fluent in French and English; German is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for complex soil, groundwater, and environmental remediation projects
Provide technical guidance on hydrogeological models, conceptual site models, and remedial strategy selection
Oversee the development and review of investigation programs, risk assessments, feasibility studies, and remediation designs
Ensure technical quality, regulatory compliance, and methodological excellence across all project phases
Act as principal-in-charge for high-value projects, ensuring budget, scope, and timeline performance
Advise industrial, corporate, and private equity clients on legacy liabilities, remediation strategies, and environmental risk mitigation
Build and maintain long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for business growth
Mentor, guide, and develop junior and mid-level consultants in environmental site investigation, remediation, and hydrogeology

Benefits

A senior position with significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape strategic direction within our site investigation and remediation practice
Complex and high-impact projects in Switzerland and across Europe
A collaborative, international environment with world-wide experts across environmental, engineering, and sustainability disciplines
Professional development opportunities, including leadership programs and advanced technical training
A multitude of benefits including workcation, pension contributions, and corporate benefits