Project Manager – Fire Protection Systems (7129)

Specialized Recruitment in Life Sciences

CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.

Global Market Leader in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients in both the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is seeking a professional for a one-year contract based in Canton Valais.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the definition and implementation of fire protection concepts and requirements for capital projects
• Coordinate with architects, engineering partners, fire protection specialists, project teams, and the site fire brigade
• Lead the technical oversight of fire protection systems, including sprinkler systems, deluge systems, dry extinguishing systems, firewater networks, and firewater retention solutions
• Manage contractors and vendors responsible for technical fire protection installations
• Ensure project delivery in line with costs, timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Participate in 3D design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination to resolve clashes and technical issues
• Oversee commissioning, functional testing, and acceptance activities for fire protection systems
• Participate in integrated system tests
• Review, collect, and hand over as-built documentation and ensure smooth transfer of systems to operations and end users
• Support additional engineering activities within the CAPEX team as required

Required Profile

• Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• German: Business Fluent (required); English: Basic to intermediate proficiency preferred; French: Nice to have
• VKF certification such as "Fachperson für Wasserlöschanlagen VKF" is considered a strong advantage
• Extensive experience working with fire protection systems and related regulations, standards, and guidelines (e.g., VKF, SES) and knowledge of fire safety codes, regulations, and industry standards
• Strong understanding of fire risk assessments and selection criteria for wet versus dry suppression technologies in industrial, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and utility facilities
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Approximately 5-10 years of engineering, project execution, or operational experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or related industries (GMP/cleanrooms preferable)
• Experience with commissioning and integrated testing activities