ESRF - General Construction Engineer

At a glance

Job title: General Construction Engineer
Ref.: 26-22-P-TID-BIG
Contract type: Permanent contract
Working time: Full-time job
Salary range: 39.1 K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 19/06/2026

Context & Job description

The Buildings & Infrastructure Group (B&I Group) within the Technical and Infrastructure Division is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of the site and technical infrastructure of the ESRF

As part of the Construction team, you will participate in the modernisation, renovation and ESRF upgrade projects as well as the adaptation of accessibility issues and construction of new infrastructures (construction of beamlines, laboratories, workshops, technical premises etc.). As a general construction engineer, you will join a dynamic team and will be in charge of the following:

Provide expertise and coordinate civil engineering and construction projects throughout all phases including: design, call for tenders and commissioning.
In collaboration with other units and ESRF divisions, you will define project requirements, key milestones, budget allocations and project schedules.
Draft the corresponding technical specifications and Calls for Tender follow-up.
Manage and coordinate contracts for building and infrastructure work.
Oversee and coordinate all project work packages, including technical studies, the schedule management, the budget follow-up, the construction works, and the commissioning during both the design and execution phases.
Supervise, organise and monitor on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with project objectives, quality standards, safety requirements, and timelines.

Expected profile

The successful candidate should be a Construction or Civil Engineer with significant experience in building and civil engineering projects.

A higher university degree (Master’s or equivalent 300 ECTS diploma) in the Civil Engineering or the Construction Engineering field.
Chartered Engineer status in building construction and/or participation in large scale project installation.
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in technical design, contract management and/or construction site supervision.
Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling and coordination of project activities.
Knowledge in the following areas: construction and civil works, mechanical engineering, electrical distribution systems, fluid and ventilation network and work safety requirements.
Experience of tendering exercises (writing specifications and cost projections).
Knowledge of AUTOCAD is considered an asset.
Thorough knowledge of European and French standards and regulations related to construction is mandatory.

Personal skills required:

Aptitude for team work and project coordination.
Good communication skills: internal and external reporting.
Management abilities for sub-contracted work.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Fluent in written and spoken French (minimum required level: C1).
Intermediate level in written and spoken English (minimum required level: B2)

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

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What makes the ESRF experience unique…

🌍 Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries

🔬 Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges

🏔️ Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022

⚖️ Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life

🤝 Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.