Rolex Technical Studies Manager — HVAC & Building Services
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 21, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is the Swiss manufacturer renowned for haute horlogerie and precision engineering. As a vertically integrated producer with global retail and service operations, Rolex emphasises technical excellence, rigorous quality standards and long-term employee development.
Rolex in Geneva seeks a Technical Studies Manager — HVAC & Building Services to lead the technical studies office for industrial building projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary building-services (HVAC, energy, thermal) studies office from concept/design through execution deliverables and DOE.
- Ensure regulatory and normative compliance as well as fulfillment of contractual obligations for complex, industrially-oriented projects.
- Prepare technical trade-offs and variant recommendations for internal stakeholders and customers to guide informed decisions.
- Validate and control the quality, consistency and completeness of technical documentation and project deliverables.
- Consolidate cost estimates and contribute to budget definition and monitoring for studies and execution phases.
- Define, deploy and maintain methods, standards and professional tools adapted to the studies office.
- Plan project schedules, allocate resources and manage associated budgets to meet deadlines and performance targets.
- Provide technical support, coaching and career development for team members; cultivate a collaborative, solutions-oriented team dynamic.
- Implement reporting processes and track key performance indicators to inform stakeholders and senior management.
- Represent the technical studies office with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in HVAC, energy, thermal engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 7 years' proven experience in a bureau d'études or industrial company with progressive project-management and leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrable experience in industrial building-services projects, from design to execution/DOE.
- Knowledge of MCR (monitoring/control/regulation) and electrical systems is a genuine asset.
- Strong leadership, decision-making and arbitration capabilities with rigorous attention to technical detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, client-oriented mindset and team spirit.
- Excellent mastery of French and strong synthesis skills.
Skills
Experience
At least 7 years of progressive experience within an engineering bureau (BE) or industrial company, including roles as project lead and team manager on building-services or industrial technical projects.
Education
Engineering degree in HVAC / energy / thermal engineering or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Benefits
Flexible working-time arrangements; comprehensive social benefits and excellent working conditions.
Culture
Rolex's workplace culture prioritises technical mastery, precision and discretion, with a strong commitment to craftsmanship and long-term employee development. Teams operate in a structured, high‑quality environment where engineering excellence and collaborative problem solving are valued.
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