Design Coordinator Facility Engineering

ESD-35055 

Imagine what we could learn if we could build a machine so powerful that it could look deep inside the very materials that the universe is made from. A device that could actually let us see the atoms and molecules that make up the structure of substances. Imagine the new discoveries we could make, the new materials we could develop and how much we could learn about ourselves and our universe.

The European Spallation Source is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. The project includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever built, a five-tonne, helium-cooled tungsten target wheel, 15 state-of-the-art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a supercomputing data management and software development centre. In the context of its history and future as a scientific organisation, however, it is more than the sum of its parts. It is a brand new Big Science organisation and we are building it from the ground up.

Come and build the future of Science with us!

About the role:

The ESS is at an exciting turning point. It is in transition from being a construction site, to being an operating facility. To help us realise our goal of being the most powerful neutron source in the world, we are now in search of a Design Coordinator for our Facility Engineering Group. As our new Design Coordinator, you will be the link between ESS stakeholders and design and construction resources. You will guide peers and external consultants in applying ESS Ways of Working and provide daily support for building or system related questions within ESS. In short, you will drive design issues forward as design coordinator or project lead.

Other responsibilities and tasks include:


• Maintaining BIM information.
• Maintaining Revit software.
• Configuration management.
• Driving the setup of the ESS Penetration Database.
• Maintaining the ESS LBS (Location Breakdown Structure).
• Handling documentation.
• Following up on costs.

About you:

The successful candidate has an education background in engineering and some years’ relevant working experience, preferrably from the specific tasks mentioned above, in a similar setting to that of ESS. It is an advantage if you have experience from our BIM software, Revit.

You are used to communicating and collaborating with a large number of internal and external stakeholders and know what you need to do, in order to drive a project forward. You are aware that diplomacy and a flexible mindset is important, whilst at the same time being firm in your decisions and boundaries.

Experience from working in an international environment is essential, and you feel comfortable working with people from different backgrounds. Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, as it is the working language at ESS. Knowledge in Swedish would be advantageous. 

What can we offer?

Aside from the chance to work at a truly unique Big Science project, you can also expect:


• An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science.
• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging, exciting and fast-paced work environment.
• Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements.
• 30 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
• Flexible working arrangements and a real work-life balance.

Interested? We sure hope so.

If you see yourself in what we’re looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on "apply" and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. We review applications continuously, so don’t miss out! Please submit your application by 27 September, 2023.

Certain roles at ESS require health and safety and/or security checks, which may be carried out during the recruitment process.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, contact Recruitment Officer Åsa Ander at asa.ander@ess.eu

For further information regarding the position, contact the Functional Leader for Facility Engineering Michael Sjöholm at michael.sjoholm@ess.eu

For trade union information, contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at conny.wendt@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu

We look forward to receiving your application soon!