Civil Engineer

What you'll do

You will provide support in the field of civil engineering to the senior members of the team working across all preparatory aspects of the FCC civil engineering in particular in the fields of site investigations, geotechnical engineering, structural and civil design.

You will be responsible for preparing technical and contractual documentation relating to these technical areas and following up of contracts awarded by CERN for FCC preparatory civil engineering related activities.

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Your responsibilities

You will undertake discreet technical tasks in the fields of site investigations, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering and planning of preparatory civil engineering activities.
Supported by other members of the civil engineering team, you will contribute to maintaining the schedule for FCC civil engineering preparatory activities and support the technical and administrative work related to permitting and authorisation files required by CERN.
You will interact and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across a range of interfacing, technical and administrative disciplines, including for preparatory activities undertaken outside CERN sites such as site investigations or environmental condition surveys.
With support from other members of the team, you will prepare technical documentation for contracts and services associated with the FCC civil engineering programme, in view of potential future implementation.

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Experience in civil and/or geotechnical engineering, including buried and underground structures.
Experience in preparing technical specifications and managing consultancy and construction contracts for civil engineering design and construction activities.
Have a broad understanding of civil engineering in other areas such as buildings, drainage, roads and buried networks.
Have a proven record of data management in the field of civil engineering.
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Project management.
Civil work.
Has a structured and organised approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
Defines clear objectives, milestones and deliverables before initiating work/ project.
Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Readily accepts new tasks or work/projects.
Spoken and written both English and French.

Ideal start date: 01/11/2026

Contract duration (in months): 36

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 200010 - Civil Engineer

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

A valid driving licence.
Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month, 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. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
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.

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