Project Engineer – Building Projects (SCE-PPM 2026-110-GRAP)

Contribute to feasibility studies, requirements definition and preliminary design for new build, refurbishment and infrastructure projects. Coordinate design services delivered by architects and engineering consultants, ensuring integration of architectural, structural, civil works, building services and specialist technical equipment. Engage with users and internal technical stakeholders to define needs, manage interfaces and present coordinated design solutions. Contribute to the preparation of consultancy and construction tender documents, bid evaluations and the appointment of designers and contractors. Follow up construction works on site, checking compliance with contractual drawings, technical specifications, quality requirements and applicable safety measures. Monitor progress, quantities, costs, risks and schedules; contribute to payment certification, change management and project reporting. Coordinate testing, commissioning, taking-over and handover activities, and follow up defects and outstanding works through to closure.

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

• An interest in both industrial and tertiary buildings, from design through construction and handover.

• An understanding of multidisciplinary building design and the interfaces between civil works, structures, architecture, MEP services and technical equipment.

• A structured, proactive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to manage priorities and develop under the guidance of experienced project managers.

• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

• Your studies focused on Civil Engineering.

• Proficiency in the MS Office suite including MS project.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Flexible and multi-tasking.

• Excellent communication skills, an open minded, diplomatic approach and good negotiation skills.

• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.

• You have a professional background in Civil Engineering (or a related field) and have either: a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience; or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.

• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.