Junior Environmental Consultant

ERM

(Junior) Environmental Consultant supporting Swiss teams in contaminated site investigations and remediation strategies. Collaborating on field work, subcontractor coordination, and reporting in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeLausanne • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Swiss team in investigating contaminated sites, evaluating remediation strategies and implementing remediation
Take on the planning and execution of field work, the coordination of subcontractors, the processing of data and support in the preparation of reports and offers
All work is carried out in close and ongoing coordination with the rest of the team and your superiors
Take part in internal specialist events (Technical Community Calls) as well as in internal training courses and are actively involved
Actively take on a role in the planning and monitoring of occupational safety and the prevention of accidents or damage to health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science or environmental engineering
Basic knowledge of Swiss environmental legislation (Contaminated Sites Ordinance, Water / Soil / Air Protection Ordinances, Waste Ordinance, Ordinance on Transport of Hazardous Waste, etc.)
Independent, structured, conscientious and goal-oriented way of working
Team player and good work ethic
Motivated for field work (e.g. drilling supervision, groundwater sampling etc.)
Fluency in French and English is essential (at least C2 level).
Additionally, good to very good knowledge of German or Italian is an advantage
Flexible and willing to travel on business (primarily within Switzerland and sometimes in neighboring countries)

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 Days Annual Leave: You'll enjoy a generous 30 days of annual leave to take time off, relax, and recharge, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Sick Pay: We provide comprehensive sick pay to support you during times of illness, so you can focus on your recovery without financial concerns.
Occupational Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence through our occupational pension scheme, helping you build a secure financial foundation for retirement.
Employee Assistance Programme: Your well-being is important to us. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers professional support and counseling for any personal or work-related challenges you may face.
Accident Insurance: We care about your safety. Our accident insurance coverage provides added protection and peace of mind in unforeseen situations.
Flexible Working Hours: We understand life's demands. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your working hours to accommodate personal commitments and optimize productivity.
Hybrid Working Model: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid working model, allowing you to work from the office and remotely, fostering collaboration and adaptability.
Workation Opportunities: Fuel your creativity and work from inspiring locations with our workation program, combining work and leisure for a refreshing experience.
Profit Sharing Program: Your dedication contributes to our success. With our profit sharing program, you'll reap the rewards of the company's achievements and growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

geologyhydrogeologyenvironmental scienceenvironmental engineeringdrilling supervisiongroundwater samplingdata processingremediation strategiesoccupational safetycontaminated site investigation

Soft Skills

independent workingstructured workingconscientious workinggoal-orientedteam playergood work ethicmotivatedflexiblewilling to travelactive involvement