Engineer Buildings

PROPERTIES

• Function title: Engineer Buildings
• Reference: MA-2025-AST/1012
• Location: Maastricht
• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
• Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: General conditions of employment governing servants at the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Centre
• Type of post: Assistant
• Job level: AST7-AST9
• Generic job title: Advanced Technical/Administrative Assistant
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MUAC/ATM/FCS/BIE – Buildings and Installation Engineering
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
• Competition publication date: 10/07/2025
• Competition closing date: 21/08/2025(23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Applicable –

YOUR TEAM

Within the The Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, The “Facilities” service is responsible for the provision of soft and hard facility management and physical security services.

YOUR ROLE

Your role will be to:

• Write technical specifications, draft designs, estimate budgets, compose plannings, coordinate and/or supervise the implementation of new buildings and/or changes to building infrastructure (refurbishment’s, building re-arrangements, replacements and additions), monitor progress and budgets and determine acceptance protocols.
• Provide conceptual engineering know-how to the Workshop team by analysing building related interventions and inspections to identify and recommend corrective actions to the team, suppliers and/or contractors.
• Provide cost calculation support and participate in project teams regarding major building extensions and refurbishment projects
• Assess new and existing maintenance concepts for building infrastructure and report on deficiencies and required improvements.
• Analyse operational impact and risks of maintenance interventions, adjustments of existing building-related installations and implementation of new installations (electrical car charging facilities, data center extension, a.o.).
• Plan, coordinate and monitor preventive building maintenance activities.
• Provide input for the buildings Multi Year Maintenance Budget Plan (MYMBP).
• Ensure conformity with EUROCONTROL’s quality manuals, local and international standards with regards to building construction and advice on practical implementation.
• Coordinate with local authorities with respect to required permits.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Post-secondary education in a relevant area (e.g. Professional Bachelor’s degree* (Applied Sciences)) in building architecture or engineering.
  • A Professional Bachelor is a higher education diploma obtained at a college (hogeschool) and is focused on a specific profession
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in new constructions and renovations to carry out the described responsibilities.

• The following certificates would be considered an advantage when applying and/or will need to be obtained by the end of the probation period:

  • Certification BHV (Primary Intervention Team)
  • Certification VCAVOL*
  • Certifications required for the Netherlands and Belgium

  The following licenses are considered beneficial when applying

  • Broker’s license
  • Contractor’s license
• Experience in design, renovation, implementation and maintenance of utility and industrial/mission critical buildings.
• Experience with maintenance management (industrial/mission critcal buildings).
• Experience with safety procedures (VCA, Health & Safety Plan, work permits).
• Experience with project management and project supervision regarding buildings (refurbishment’s, building re-arrangements, replacements and additions)
• Experience in environmental sustainability practices and environmental responsibilities including asbestos and Chromium-6 removal.
• Technical drafting skills (English).
• Knowledge of sustainability standards for building projects such as BREAAM, LEED, WELL etc., is considered an advantage.
• Planning & organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required
• Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standard
• Problem solving: You anticipate and solve business issues
• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and identifies relationships
• Communication: You foster two-way communication
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.

• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English and Dutch at level C1.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract for a duration of 5 Year(s) in accordance with the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. This contract may be renewed for a total duration of up to nine (9) years, or it may be converted into an undetermined contract.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
• Internal candidates
  If selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
  The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years.
• The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.

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