Project Manager (non-IT) III — Alpiq
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Mission
Join an international team dedicated to the development and delivery of hydroelectric projects in Europe.
As a Project Manager, you will contribute your technical, environmental and regulatory expertise during the project development phases and take responsibility for their delivery following the final investment decision (FID).
- Mission
- Join an international team dedicated to the development and delivery of hydroelectric projects in Europe.
- Your main responsibilities
- Provide technical support to development teams in the evaluation of hydropower projects across Europe.
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering from EPFL or an equivalent university qualification.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in technical development, engineering or delivery of hydropower or energy infrastructure projects.
Main responsibilities
- Your main responsibilities
- Provide technical support to development teams in the evaluation of hydropower projects across Europe.
- Perform and coordinate the technical, environmental and regulatory due diligences required to support investment decisions.
- Define, manage and challenge engineering, geological, environmental and permitting studies carried out by external consultants.
- Establish and maintain project budgets, schedules and risk assessments.
- Identify, assess and manage key technical, environmental, regulatory and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitor permitting, grid connection and regulatory compliance processes in the relevant European countries.
- Contribute to the identification and management of key stakeholders and anticipate risks that may impact project development and execution.
- Participate in the preparation of tenders and the evaluation of proposals from consultants, engineering firms, suppliers and strategic partners.
- Coordinate internal technical teams as well as external consultants and partners involved in project development and delivery.
Key requirements
- Master's degree in Civil Engineering from EPFL or an equivalent university qualification.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in technical development, engineering or delivery of hydropower or energy infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of the technical, environmental and regulatory aspects of hydropower projects.
- Experience managing studies, due diligences and external service providers.
- Good knowledge of permitting processes, environmental requirements and regulatory frameworks applicable to infrastructure projects in Europe.
- Understanding of key project delivery and contracting models for infrastructure projects, including engineering services agreements, EPC contracts and contractual risk management.
- Experience in project management and coordination of multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.
- Ability to structure complex analyses and formulate clear recommendations to support decision-making.
- Excellent command of English and at least one additional European language (Italian, French or German).
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Alpiq offer for this role?
Alpiq lists CHF 117'500 - 179'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Alpiq offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
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