Contract Manager

Join our team as a Contract Manager 80-100% at WSP in Switzerland.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering companies with business areas in infrastructure, transport, environment, energy and building. Our vision is clear: we strive to make the world a better place by contributing positively to society and developing sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

• Contract analysis: review proposals and draft contracts to ensure commercial coverage and protect WSP’s interests.
• Support project teams during bid and execution phases: explain key contract clauses, analyze commercial conditions, identify risks and opportunities, and propose risk‑minimization strategies.
• Assist with disputes or disagreements with clients or partners: provide strategic and operational support.
• Manage contractual communications: draft contractual letters (e.g., notifications, addenda, claims) and participate in negotiation meetings.
• Maintain documentation: organize and update contract archives and project documents.
• Collaborate with the legal department: work with legal teams on sensitive or complex contract topics.

• Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in engineering or related fields.
• At least ten years of experience as a Contract Manager and/or Project Manager in construction, preferably with knowledge of SIA and KBOB norms.
• Excellent written communication skills for contractual correspondence and negotiation participation.
• Strong organization, accuracy, independence and proactive work style.
• Open and curious personality with a desire to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high motivation to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Very good German and English skills in written and spoken form (minimum C1);
  French knowledge is a plus.

WSP provides a diverse and inclusive work environment that values your strengths. Flexible working hours support your work‑life balance – in the office or remote. You will contribute to sustainable solutions in infrastructure, transport, environment, energy and building while enjoying excellent career and development opportunities in an innovative, open team that values collaboration and appreciation.

The process consists of three steps:
1) phone interview with HR,
2) face‑to‑face interviews with the direct manager and the team, and
3) final offer if everything goes well.

When you consider a career change, it is important to work for a company whose values and goals align with yours. Our engaged employees share a common goal of making a positive and lasting impact on the societies we serve, through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

Don’t hesitate – apply today! All applications will be carefully considered.