Installation/Construction Leader

The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a partnership organisation of 13 European member countries located in the city of Lund, Sweden. ESS is hiring motivated and inspiring people from across the globe to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek collaborative, talented people in a range of fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

About the role:

We are now looking to appoint an Installation/Construction Leader – the ESS title is Installation Package Leader (IPL) – for the Neutron Scattering Systems Division (NSS). The IPL will join a new and growing team at ESS of IPL’s, Area Coordinators and Instrument Technicians, directly reporting to the Installation Section Leader. This team will manage the day by day on-site installation of components for the neutron scattering instruments.

Your main responsibilities and tasks will include:


• Leading the installation or construction preparation and execution for various technical, mechanical, electrical, or civil works related to NSS Installation Packages.
• During the preparation phase, work leading up to successful Installation Readiness Review:

• Assembly of the Installation Binder and associated documents, including drawings, installation procedures, time schedule, inspection plans, work orders, and Risk Assessment Method Statements.
• Booking of ESS resources according to the time schedule (e.g. rigging personnel, surveyors, mechanical, electrical, vacuum technicians etc. etc.).
• Interfaces with Work Package (WP) Engineer, Area Coordinator, Safety and Quality representative.


• During the execution of the Installation Package, directing the actual installation on site, whether by technician, contractor, as identified during the planning phase:

• Solve problems encountered during the installation, but recognizing when to involve the WP Engineer and/or escalating to the Installation Section Leader.
• Contractor Field Management.



The IPL will also play a key role by executing the following tasks:


• Coordination of installation and quality inspections and related documentation, including providing red-lining drawings back to the WP Engineer.
• Ensure that the installation follows all rules and regulations during installation and that necessary documents and material are available in time for the installation work.
• Ensure that work is carried out safely and responsibly.
• Coordinate deliveries and receipt inspection.
• Contribute to forward planning of installations, including encouraging engineering staff to meet delivery and installation dates.
• Participate and contribute to design reviews, particularly regarding installability and practicality.
• Provide additional safety oversight on activities in Instrument Halls.

This is a 3-year fixed term position with the possibility of extension, based in Lund, Sweden. In the future, this role may require some shift work, which will be compensated for according to our collective agreement.

About you:

As the successful candidate you might have a degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or similar relevant technical area, in combination with solid working experience from those areas, for example as a construction crew supervisor. It is an advantage if you have dealt with installation work in a scientific or technical facility.

You have leadership experience and enjoy interacting with colleagues and contractors from different backgrounds, as well as with In-kind partners, in an international context.

As a person you take initiative and work proactively, and have the ability to make decisions, in alignment with rules and regulations.

You are used to working in Microsoft Office and also Enovia, CATIA, Naviswork or similar systems.

You feel comfortable communicating in English, as it is the working language at ESS. Knowledge in Swedish is an advantage.

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, innovative and stimulating work environment.
• 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.
• Focus on work-life balance.
• Preventative healthcare benefit.
• Where applicable, relocation support and allowances may also be available.

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 30 March, 2024.

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, please contact Recruitment Officer Åsa Ander at asa.ander@ess.eu

For further information regarding the position, please contact the hiring manager Antonio Bianchi at antonio.bianchi@ess.eu

For trade union information, please 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!