Project Support Specialist – Facilities & Workplace

Location

Baden, Switzerland

Work Model

On-site during the onboarding phase, with the possibility of 20–30% home office at a later stage.

Team Size

12 team members

Position Overview

For our client, Hitachi Energy, we are seeking a motivated and organized Project Support Specialist – Facilities & Workplace. This position is ideal for candidates who possess initial project experience and wish to further develop their skills in workplace, facilities, and real estate projects within an international environment.

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 enhance company culture and improve 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 minimize long-term facility costs.
• Assist in developing hospitality and workplace service concepts for future office environments.
• Oversee 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 align with team and business needs.

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in workplace, facilities, and real estate projects while developing your project management career, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.