Project Support Specialist – Facilities & Workplace (m/f/d)

Project Support Specialist – Facilities & Workplace

Join a team of 12 members at Hitachi Energy in Baden, Switzerland. This role is designed for motivated and organized professionals seeking to develop their skills in workplace, facilities, and real estate projects within an international environment. The position offers an on-site presence during the onboarding phase, with the possibility of 20–30% home office at a later stage.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with Swiss stakeholders, Finance, and HR teams to gather headcount growth projections and support consolidation and relocation projects.
• Support the planning and development of modern workplace environments that strengthen company culture and employee experience.
• Assist in facilities management (FM) and integrated facilities management (IFM) planning within a major real estate and campus development project.
• Support provider selection processes (RFPs) and evaluate contract models.
• Contribute best-practice solutions during planning phases to ensure efficient operations and avoid unnecessary long-term facility costs.
• Support the development of hospitality and workplace service concepts for future office environments.
• Assist with fit-out projects from planning through implementation and go-live.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, project teams, and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with corporate workplace standards and project requirements.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of professional experience in project support, ideally within commercial real estate, workplace projects, facility management, or interior construction.
• Previous experience coordinating or supporting smaller projects is an advantage.
• Strong interest in developing a career within Project Management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and highly organized working style.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to workplace and campus development projects within a global organization.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary and international project teams.
• Professional development opportunities in project management and workplace strategy.
• Modern working environment and collaborative team culture.
• Potential for a permanent position at Hitachi Energy for candidates who perform successfully and fit the team and business needs.