Telecom and Network Cabling Works Supervisor

What you'll do

Join an international team, and take ownership of the supervision, and coordination of the deployment of telecom and structured cabling infrastructure across CERN’s sites. Being a dynamic position, you will take charge of the complete workflow, efficiently and according to CERN’s standards.

Your responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate work requests related to structured cabling (U/UTP or S/FTP) and telecom infrastructure in tertiary buildings, technical facilities, experimental caverns, and tunnels.
Translate end-user requirements into concrete, workable and efficient solution.
Produce, review and validate technical plans and documentation.
Request, review and validate contractor quotations, follow up the administrative procedures to launch the works.
Liaise with users regarding the estimated cost, provide clarifications when needed, and provide regular updates regarding the progress of the work-site.
Chair or attend coordination meetings with contractors and/or internal stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient worksite execution.
Carry out regular on-site inspections to verify progress, routing and quality of the installation.

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Your profile

Demonstrated experience supervising telecom and network structured cabling installations, including routing, testing and certification;
Demonstrated capability to capture end-user requirements;
Demonstrated experience coordinating or following up contractors/team on technical worksites;
Experience performing on-site inspections and quality checks in line with technical specifications and safety rules;
Ability to produce, read and validate technical documentation;
Good communication skills and the ability to interact constructively with contractors and internal or external stakeholders;
Ability to identify on-site issues and follow up corrective actions pragmatically;
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Telecommunications, Information & Communication Technologies, Electric or a related field.

Your skills

Organisation, planning and control;
Specification and follow-up of technical aspects of a contract;
Project management;
Use of office software packages;
Has a structured and organised approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; taking initiative beyond regular tasks and making things happen;
Delivers presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusts style and content to the audience; responds calmly and confidently to questions;
Assimilates large quantities of information, identifies key issues and formulates conclusions clearly and concisely;
Contributes to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addresses issues;
Spoken and written French, with a commitment to learn English.

Ideal start date: 01/04/2026

Contract duration: 60 month contract

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300030 - Computing Technician

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

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

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 5850 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

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