Senior fire safety engineer / AEAI Project Manager

Ref 2584344 | Date: 9 Oct 2026

Albedis SA

ALBEDIS is a leading Swiss recruitment partner, specializing in connecting talent and companies across a wide range of sectors, from support positions to management functions. 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, or human resources, with a presence throughout Switzerland (Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich).

Senior fire safety engineer / AEAI Project Manager
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Company description
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Our client, WSP, is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting companies, bringing together experts in the fields of 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
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As a Senior fire safety engineer / AEAI Project Manager, you will play a key role in the design and implementation of innovative fire protection solutions adapted to complex construction projects.

Working closely with architects, clients, general/total contractors, as well as our internal specialists, you will be a trusted interlocutor to support projects from the design phase through to completion.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop fire protection concepts and strategies for complex projects in accordance with AEAI/VKF requirements.
• Advise clients, architects, and project teams in order to propose technically relevant and economically optimized solutions.
• Independently manage fire safety projects, coordinate stakeholders, and guarantee their successful implementation.
• Ensure the monitoring of the implementation of fire protection measures on construction sites.
• Prepare, check, and sign documents related to AEAI compliance.
• Develop fire control matrices and coordinate full testing of fire safety installations.
• Collaborate with various building specialists within WSP's multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in the development of our fire safety expertise and services in Switzerland.

Profile sought
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You are an experienced fire safety professional, passionate about technical challenges and the realization of high-quality engineering solutions.

You possess:

• A federal certificate of AEAI specialist in fire protection or an equivalent qualification recognized by SEFRI.
• A Bachelor's level education in the field of construction, engineering, or a similar discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in fire protection, fire safety, or quality assurance in this field.
• Solid knowledge of construction techniques, regulations, and building-related systems.
• Experience in project management as well as in exchanges with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, collaborative personality and excellent communication skills.
• French as a native language; good knowledge of German is an asset.

What you will like about our client:

• Complex and stimulating projects: participate in varied and ambitious achievements in collaboration with renowned architects, real estate developers, and construction partners.
• Great 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 evolution through training, internal expertise networks, and modern learning platforms.
• A flexible working environment: enjoy teleworking possibilities and an organization that promotes work-life balance.
• International expertise with local anchoring: benefit from WSP's global know-how while contributing to projects that shape territories in Switzerland.
• A collaborative culture: join a team of passionate specialists who value knowledge sharing, innovation, and teamwork.

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