Civil Engineering Works Supervisor (SCE-SAM-CE-2026-112-GRAE)
Contribute to the delivery of civil engineering projects within CERN's Site Asset Management group.
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Overview
Contribute to the delivery of civil engineering projects within CERN's Site Asset Management group.
You have:
- Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language
- Eligibility as a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Initial experience or academic background in building or underground structure construction, maintenance or renovation
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible
Contract
This is a Entry Level contract. More about Entry Level contracts.
Job Description
You will contribute to the delivery of civil engineering projects within CERN's Site Asset Management group, supporting both surface and underground infrastructure. You will be involved in the implementation of design specifications on site and contribute to the coordination, monitoring and continuous improvement of works across roads, networks, buildings and technical galleries, in a world-class, multicultural environment.
Your responsibilities
- Contribute to the management of work requests in the fields of civil engineering, roads, networks and buildings (concrete/metal structures, building envelope) for surface buildings, underground structures and technical galleries.
- Coordinate and follow up construction and renovation works in close cooperation with internal customers and contractors, including coordination of various technical and secondary trades.
- Monitor safety rules enforcement, quality of contractors' work, and execution of works in line with best practices and technical specifications.
- Contribute to budget follow-up and project coordination, including checking of quotes, follow-up of orders and validation of final measurements established by contractors, and use of CERN's computer tools.
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Your profile
- Initial experience or academic background in building or underground structure construction, maintenance or renovation.
- First exposure to planning, organising and coordinating various trades.
- Knowledge of site measurements and cost control.
- Understanding of quality standards and site safety control.
Skills
- Evidence-based problem-solving and proactivity.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Flexibility and continuous learning.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Civil Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
- Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 09.05.2026 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-October-2026
This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
Job reference: SCE-SAM-CE-2026-112-GRAE
Field of work: Civil Engineering
Benchmark job: 200010 - Civil Engineer
Global Benefits
- A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully coordinated multiple trades in a project? | This question assesses your project management and coordination skills. | Provide a specific example focusing on your role and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure quality and safety standards are upheld during construction? | The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of site safety and quality assurance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging problem you faced on a construction site and how you solved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with budget management in engineering projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicts or disagreements among team members or contractors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay updated on best practices in civil engineering? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your understanding of quality control procedures on construction sites? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What specific measures do you take to monitor contractor performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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