What if you created your own branch?

Great Square SA is a company specialised in the search, selection and recruitment of executives, managers and specialists in more than twenty specific fields of activity.

Our client is an independent Swiss company, based in the canton of Fribourg and active in building technologies. Of a human scale, it mainly operates in the fields of sanitary, heating and ventilation, working with general contractors and architects. Led by a committed manager close to his teams, it evolves in a dynamic environment, with values of quality, proximity and respect. With a desire to create and develop a new branch in the canton of Vaud, it has commissioned us to recruit a

You will be responsible for developing the company’s activities in the canton of Vaud. A true entrepreneur, you are responsible for the creation, development and management of a new branch, while ensuring the management of HVAC projects with a high level of quality, deadlines and customer satisfaction.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and structure the company’s activities in the canton of Vaud by creating and managing a new branch.
• Identify and develop a client portfolio, notably with general contractors, architects and local partners.
• Act as the main contact for clients and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Actively participate in commercial development and acquisition of new projects.
• Take charge of HVAC projects and ensure their complete realisation, from preparation to delivery.
• Analyse technical files, bids and plans to effectively structure execution phases.
• Participate in project costing and contribute to the preparation of technical offers.
• Plan work and define necessary resources (teams, equipment, subcontractors).
• Recruit, structure and develop a local team according to business growth.
• Supervise, support and develop the skills of employees.
• Set up and lead site meetings to ensure smooth coordination between stakeholders.
• Coordinate the various technical trades and ensure interface with other lots.
• Supervise the execution of installations in compliance with technical requirements and company standards.
• Ensure respect of deadlines, quality of execution and control conformity of installations to current standards.
• Manage unforeseen events, anticipate risks and propose appropriate solutions.
• Ensure administrative and financial follow-up of projects as well as regular reporting to management.
• Organise commissioning, participate in project handovers and ensure resolution of reservations.
• Organise and supervise tests, adjustments and commissioning of installations, participate in project handovers and ensure resolution of reservations until project closure.

Your profile

• With a basic sanitary training, you have completed your path with higher education (foreman certificate or sanitary mastership).
• You have confirmed experience in Switzerland as a senior project manager or manager in the HVAC field.
• Experience in business development, team management or running an entity is a real asset.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy building, developing and structuring a business.
• Comfortable in client relations, you have a good network or are able to develop one.
• SME environments attract you and you appreciate proximity to the field.
• Structured, autonomous and results-oriented, you know how to manage projects and activities efficiently.
• You demonstrate open-mindedness, flexibility and commitment.
• A natural leader, you know how to unite and develop teams.
• Hardworking and reliable, you are keen to see things through and contribute concretely to the company’s development.

You will join a human-scale company, driven by strong values of respect, proximity and commitment, where collaboration and team spirit are central. The working environment is distinguished by its dynamism and the diversity of projects, carried out with rigour and high standards. You will evolve within a growing structure, offering real autonomy and the opportunity to take a key role in launching and developing activities in the canton of Vaud.

Interested? Send us your application or contact us for more information.