Project Engineer – Building Projects (SCE-PPM 2026-110-GRAP) - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• 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

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or PhD in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience: Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience in Civil Engineering or related field; or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience
• Languages: English (spoken…), French (spoken…)
• Key skills: Proficiency in MS Office suite including MS Project, Ability to work autonomously, Flexible and multi-tasking, Excellent communication skills, Open minded and diplomatic approach, Good negotiation skills, Understanding of multidisciplinary building design and interfaces between civil works, structures, architecture, MEP services and technical equipment
• Eligibility: National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Valid driving licence required.

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working arrangements: Fully Onsite.

Hiring unit: Site and Civil Engineering Department, Project Portfolio Management Group.

Position details

Reference

SCE-PPM-PM-2026-110-GRAP

Last Verified

7 August 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Project Engineer – Building Projects (SCE-PPM 2026-110-GRAP) at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is SCE-PPM-PM-2026-110-GRAP. The role falls under the Research domain.

As a Project Engineer on Building Projects within the Site and Civil Engineering Department (Project Portfolio Management Group), you will contribute to industrial and tertiary building projects. , Working under the supervision of a CERN Project Manager, you will coordinate users, technical stakeholders, design consultants and contractors to meet technical, safety, schedule, quality and budget objectives.

Key Tasks:

- 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.

Candidate Profile:

- 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.

Skills:

- 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

Eligibility criteria:

- You are a national of aCERN Member or Associate Member State. - You have a professional background in Civil Engineering (or a related field) and have either: - aMaster's degree with 2 to 6 yearsof post-graduation professional experience; - or aPhD with no more than 3 yearsof post-graduation professional experience.

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

Job closing date: 06.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-January-2027

This position involves:

- Work in Radiation Areas. - Interventions in underground installations. - A valid driving licence. - Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. - Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job reference: SCE-PPM-PM-2026-110-GRAP

Field of work: Civil Engineering

Benchmark job: 200010 - Civil Engineer

Global Benefits

- A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. - 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. - Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. - Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. - A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. - Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. - On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 7 August 2026, 1 day ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 7 August 2026.

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