Construction Project Engineer – Site & Civil Engineering

About the role

As a Construction Project Engineer in CERN's Site and Civil Engineering Department, you will support the delivery of complex construction projects. Reporting to a CERN Project Manager, you will coordinate on‑site activities, manage stakeholder interfaces, and ensure projects meet technical, schedule, budget, and safety targets.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise construction works and verify compliance with contractual drawings and specifications in liaison with external consultants.
• Implement and monitor safety measures on worksites, identify potential issues, and manage defect remediation.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and hand‑over activities.
• Assist in design, coordination, and procurement phases, monitoring consultants' deliverables.
• Coordinate on‑site interfaces between contractors and CERN specialised services, organise work according to schedule, and track progress, quality, and budget.

Required profile

• Professional background in Civil Engineering (or related field) with a Master’s degree and 2‑6 years post‑graduation experience, or a PhD with up to 3 years experience.
• Eligibility: national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State; no prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.
• Experience in civil‑engineering design, construction site work, and coordination.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the MS Office suite, including MS Project.
• Familiarity with construction project‑management tools and methodologies.
• Quality‑control techniques and report‑writing abilities.

What we offer

• Monthly tax‑free stipend of 6 372–7 004 CHF.
• 30 days paid leave per year plus a two‑week annual closure.
• Comprehensive CERN health‑insurance coverage.
• Fixed‑term contract of 24 months, extendable up to 36 months.
• Full‑time onsite work (40 hours/week) with occasional night, weekend, or holiday duties.