Description
A better quality of life in neighbourhoods, comfortable and safe walking and cycling, good public transport service, reduction of road noise, nocturnal enhancement of the city, improved accessibility for all, maintenance of its heritage linked to public space, and finally the development of district heating and simultaneous public space planning are among the main current challenges of the Department of Planning, Civil Engineering and Mobility (AGCM). As part of the development of public spaces in the Cornavin area and to complete the team assigned to these major projects, the AGCM is looking for a
Operations Manager, Transport Engineer (80-100%)
Your mission and responsibilities
- Represent the City of Geneva as the client within the Cornavin team, alongside a landscape architect and a civil engineer.
- Lead and manage the various development sectors as project manager.
- Defend the City’s interests by ensuring the quality of developments and defining appropriate implementation conditions.
- Provide professional expertise by relying on the selected consortiums of contractors, taking into account the specific challenges and constraints of public spaces.
- Ensure overall planning and supervise the phasing of all works, as an experienced project manager in mobility.
- Guarantee, together with the two other project managers, the quality of projects as well as adherence to schedules and construction costs.
Your profile
- Hold an EPF/HES engineering degree specialising in mobility and transport.
- Demonstrate solid professional experience in the development and renewal of public spaces, particularly during the execution phase of works.
- Show responsibility, responsiveness and autonomy, with the ability to take initiatives while ensuring follow-up with management.
- Demonstrate proven skills in organisation, writing, communication and team spirit, as well as ease in public contact.
- Master the French language at the level required for the position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 25.06.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
The application file must contain the following:
- Cover letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
- Recent photo (passport format)
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
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- Represent the City of Geneva as the client within the Cornavin team, alongside a landscape architect and a civil engineer.
- Lead and manage the various development sectors as project manager.
- Defend the City’s interests by ensuring the quality of developments and defining appropriate implementation conditions.
- Provide professional expertise by relying on the selected consortiums of contractors, taking into account the specific challenges and constraints of public spaces.
- Ensure overall planning and supervise the phasing of all works, as an experienced project manager in mobility.
- Guarantee, together with the two other project managers, the quality of projects as well as adherence to schedules and construction costs.
Your profile
- Hold an EPF/HES engineering degree specialising in mobility and transport.
- Demonstrate solid professional experience in the development and renewal of public spaces, particularly during the execution phase of works.
- Show responsibility, responsiveness and autonomy, with the ability to take initiatives while ensuring follow-up with management.
- Demonstrate proven skills in organisation, writing, communication and team spirit, as well as ease in public contact.
- Master the French language at the level required for the position.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 25.06.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class L of the salary scale
The application file must contain the following:
- Cover letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website)
- Copies of diplomas and work certificates
- Recent photo (passport format)
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers.
An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to candidates.
Employment conditions
- Meet the job requirements in terms of diplomas and experience as stated in the job offer.
- Hold a valid work permit or authorisation.
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone (https://www.geneve.ch/emploi).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi