Work driver / Civil Engineering Technician (H/F) — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Role overview
Mission
EPFL's Laboratory of Building Materials (LMC), under the direction of Professor Karen Scrivener, is looking for a Federally Patented Construction foreman, an ES technician in the conduct of the work, or an equivalent profile, in order to strengthen his team.
The CML is a reference laboratory in the field of cement materials.
- Mission
- EPFL's Laboratory of Building Materials (LMC), under the direction of Professor Karen Scrivener, is looking for a Federally Patented Construction foreman, an ES technician in the conduct of the work, or an equivalent profile, in order to strengthen his team.
- Main tasks and responsibilities
Main responsibilities
- Main tasks and responsibilities
Company and context
- The staff member will be responsible for the preparation, organization, coordination and follow-up of one or more cases, from the preparation of the estimate to the invoicing of cases: Probation and billing
- Miscellaneous laboratory tests for external stakeholders (current concrete test) Assistance on expert work Educational assistance (TP) Sampling and on-site testing Comprehensive mandate management Secondary tasks: Maintenance of equipment Calibration of machinery Internal training for the use of machinery Profile
- Technical degree ES, construction manager, junior HES GC Engineer or equivalent Federal building grant
- Good knowledge of building materials (beton, steel, masonry, wood,...)
- Mastery of French, good knowledge of English would be an asset
- Rigor and organizational capacity, analytical spirit Dynamic, proactive and autonomous Compulsory driving licence
- This offer is for any qualified person, without gender distinction. We offer
- A dynamic and multicultural working environment in an internationally renowned multidisciplinary institution
- The opportunity to participate in projects with a wide range of motivation Attractive working conditions Opportunities for continuing training Information Effective date: 01/11/2026
- Min occupancy rate : 80.00 Max occupancy rate : 100,00 Type of contract: CSD Duration: 1 year - renewable Reference: 2358
Additional details
- At the same time, it is a recognized centre of expertise, putting its expertise at the service of the construction industry. The main tasks of the laboratory are:
- The staff member will be responsible for the preparation, organization, coordination and follow-up of one or more cases, from the preparation of the estimate to the invoicing of cases: Probation and billing
- Miscellaneous laboratory tests for external stakeholders (current concrete test) Assistance on expert work Educational assistance (TP) Sampling and on-site testing Comprehensive mandate management Maintenance of equipment Calibration of machinery Internal training for the use of machinery
- Technical degree ES, construction manager, junior HES GC Engineer or equivalent Federal building grant
- Rigor and organizational capacity, analytical spirit Dynamic, proactive and autonomous Compulsory driving licence
- This offer is for any qualified person, without gender distinction.
- The opportunity to participate in projects with a wide range of motivation Attractive working conditions Opportunities for continuing training Effective date: 01/11/2026
- Min occupancy rate : 80.00 Max occupancy rate : 100,00 Type of contract: CSD Duration: 1 year - renewable
Notes and original content
- At the same time, it is a recognized centre of expertise, putting its expertise at the service of the construction industry.
- The main tasks of the laboratory are:
- The staff member will be responsible for the preparation, organization, coordination and follow-up of one or more cases, from the preparation of the estimate to the invoicing of cases:
- Probation and billing
- Miscellaneous laboratory tests for external stakeholders (current concrete test)
- Assistance on expert work
- Educational assistance (TP)
- Sampling and on-site testing
- Comprehensive mandate management
- Secondary tasks:
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
EPFL lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does EPFL offer?
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