Deputy Director - Engineering Firm

• 24 June 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • \-, 1000 Lausanne We are recruiting, on behalf of our client an engineering firm, a Deputy Director, in order to support the development of an engineering activity recognized for its expertise in the fields of civil engineering, infrastructure, and spatial planning., , This position is intended for an experienced professional wishing to combine management, business development, steering of complex projects, and supporting teams in a demanding technical environment. Deputy Director - Engineering Firm We are recruiting, on behalf of our client an engineering firm, a Deputy Director, in order to support the development of an engineering activity recognized for its expertise in the fields of civil engineering, infrastructure, and spatial planning. This position is intended for an experienced professional wishing to combine management, business development, steering of complex projects, and supporting teams in a demanding technical environment. Your role Reporting to the regional management, you actively participate in the definition and implementation of the development strategy of your scope. You act as a relay for management with teams and clients, with a global vision of activities, projects, and resources. Your role consists of ensuring the sustainable growth of the activity, strengthening relations with clients and partners, and supporting employees in their professional development. Beyond operational steering, you actively contribute to the positioning of the firm in its market and participate in strategic reflections related to the evolution of the organization. Your responsibilities You support teams in the conduct of complex projects, ensuring the technical quality of services and client satisfaction. You participate in the commercial development of the activity, by identifying new opportunities and consolidating existing relations with clients, public authorities, companies, and partners. You contribute to the acquisition of new mandates, the preparation of offers, and the negotiation of contracts. You ensure the financial monitoring of the activities under your responsibility, ensuring the profitability of projects and the achievement of set objectives. You participate in the recruitment, supervision, and development of teams, with particular attention paid to the transfer of knowledge and the skill development of employees. Finally, you represent the company to clients, institutional partners, and the various actors of the sector. Your profile You hold a degree of Engineer EPF, HES or equivalent in the field of civil engineering. You have significant experience in managing infrastructure, mobility, planning, or civil engineering works projects, ideally acquired within a recognized engineering firm. Throughout your career, you have developed solid experience in team management, client relations, and business steering. You are capable of evolving on both strategic subjects and operational and technical issues. Your leadership, your ability to unite people, and your sense of development allow you to effectively support teams while durably strengthening relations with clients. You also possess a good knowledge of the Swiss market and the main actors of the sector.