Vacant job

What you'll do

You will undertake concept and preliminary design and prepare and implement design and construction contracts for the detailed design and construction of the civil engineering required for the new FCC Injection Complex to be constructed at the CERN Site in Prevessin, France, subject to FCC project approval. The civil engineering consists of a cut and cover reinforced concrete structure over 1km long and a series of surface buildings to house ancillary technical infrastructure.

Your responsibilities

• Working with colleagues from the accelerator and infrastructure teams, prepare conceptual and preliminary layouts and designs for the Injector complex structures.
• Prepare technical specifications and other contract documents for the procurement of civil engineering consultancy services related to the injection complex.
• Manage contracts to develop tender designs and specifications and play a lead role in the procurement of civil engineering contractors for the construction of the complex.
• Manage the technical aspects and participate in the commercial aspects of the contracts to deliver the complex.

Your profile

• Experience in the design and construction of major cut and cover structures and a technical understanding of bored tunnel design and construction.
• Experience in managing contracts for civil engineering design and construction.
• Have a proven record of delivering major civil engineering projects as part of a team.
• Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Civil Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

• Project management.
• Civil works.
• 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 English, with a commitment to learn French.

Start date: 01/11/2026
Contract duration (in months): 60
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.

For detailed information about this position and to submit your application, please refer to the company's careers website via the link below.
https://careers.cern/jobs/sce-ppm-fc-2026-118-ld/ (https://careers.cern/jobs/sce-ppm-fc-2026-118-ld/)