Detail of the vacancy notice
- Directorate: Directorate for Logistics
- Management: no
- Unit/Service: Infrastructure - sector Building Projects
- Grade: Contract staff member - FGIII
- Location: Brussels
- Period: 2 years, starting from 01 February 2025
- Application: Online application form.Please note: the successful completion of EPSO CAST FGIII is required
- Deadline: 15 January 2025 at noon (Brussels time)
Your job and responsibilities
Interested in a position where you will use your technical and analysis skills daily? Fancy working in a directorate that serves two separate European Union (EU) institutions, where you will be actively involved in strategic building projects?
As an agent in the building projects sector, you will plan and propose technical projects in accordance with the priorities and strategies of the unit/directorate for Logistics.
You will coordinate, control the quality and timing of work carried out by external contractors.
You will propose and manage projects to improve the energy performance of buildings in line with the EMAS and Green Deal objectives.
You will propose actions to improve the performance of the buildings, with knowledge of the construction world and specific techical areas (Building Management System (GTC), heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, electricity, fire detection and firefighting, etc.);
You will manage the administrative and technical aspects of routine and/or extraordinary renovation works;
You will ensure compliance with safety and security regulations;
You will analyse and study the consequences of technical adaptations to rooms dividing plans, new premises, etc.
You will monitor the financial status of the projects and take appropriate action and, if appropriate, allocate additional budget, decide on savings, postpone expenditure, etc.
Are you the talent we are looking for?
General abilities and capacities required
- Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
- Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
- Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results.
- Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during period of heavy activity.
- Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
- Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
- Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
- Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.
Job-specific requirements
- You have passed EPSO CAST FGIII[1]
- You have a bachelor's degree in construction engineering, electromechanical engineering, electronics or equivalent by experience.
- You have a previous working experience of at least 5 years in the fields of technical services (BMS/GTC, HVAC, electricity) for office buildings or equivalent.
- You have a good command of IT applications and tools (Microsoft Office, etc.); knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit and MS Project would be an asset.
- You have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU and a satisfactory knowledge of another of the EU official languages. For functional reasons, a good level of French is required.
- You have good technical analysis skills and ability to work in a design office.
- You have the ability to work in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
Please note that candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified in art. 82(3) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.