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Join the cutting-edge ESTEC team and shape the future of Europe's space infrastructure
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Noordwijk, Netherlands
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Noordwijk Netherlands
Expires Expires at anytime
The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), part of the European Space Agency (ESA), is an exceptional workplace that spans 40 hectares, featuring state-of-the-art technical laboratories, Europe’s largest satellite test centre and a vibrant community of around 2,800 professionals. ESTEC is embarking on the Accelerated Investment Programme (AIP) to modernize its facilities with energy-efficient buildings, marking an exciting phase of development and innovation.
- Support the AIP Project Manager as a deputy
- Address project management challenges proactively
- Monitor project metrics and development trends
- Create a proactive risk management culture
- Define and organize the AIP multiyear program, optimizing activity duration
- Master's degree in project management, architecture, or engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical)
- Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in construction projects
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
Applicants must be nationals from ESA Member States or Canada. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to contribute to a crucial infrastructure project in the space sector, combining technical expertise with strategic project management.
The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) site covers 40 hectares of land and provides office space for approximately 2,800 people. The site has 160,000 square meters of buildings that serve as working areas, technical laboratories, Europe’s largest satellite test centre, conference venues, meeting rooms and sports facilities. The European Space Agency (ESA) has approved the ESTEC Accelerated Investment Programme (AIP), an ambitious multiyear investment programme intended to replace a significant portion of the old buildings (covering approximately 30,000 square meters) with new, modern and energy-efficient spaces.
As a Project Engineer, you will report to the Accelerated Investment Project (ESTEC) Project Manager, serving as their deputy and supporting them in the management of the project and the decision-making process. Your tasks and responsibilities will include: proactively identifying and addressing project management issues; regularly monitoring key project metrics and tracking changes in project development trends; helping create a culture of risk detection, awareness and proactive management to ensure timely decision-making and maintain the best development strategy for the project.
You will support the Project Manager in: defining and organising the AIP (ESTEC) multiyear programme, breaking its phasing and sequencing down into feasible and rational programme activities, while optimising the duration of these activities to meet the key project objectives in terms of scope, budget, schedule and quality.
A master’s in project management, architecture, or civil, mechanical or electrical engineering is required for this post. At least ten years of relevant experience in construction projects is required. You should also have problem-solving, communication, leadership, relationship management and, negotiation skills, and must be able to work effectively under pressure and in a multicultural environment.
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
