Architect

The Facility Management of EMBL is responsible for the properties located in Heidelberg, Hamburg (Germany), Grenoble (France), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy) amounting to a total building stock value of ca. 250 Million €. Based in Heidelberg, Facility Management is responsible for the planning and building of all new construction projects including refurbishments and modifications both nationally and internationally, and works in close consultation with scientists from 70 different nations.

Facility Management is a service providing department consisting of a core group of 10 persons. Working in conjunction with ca. 60 members of staff from partner companies, the department handles a financial capacity of approximately 10 Million € per year (not including new constructions).

We are looking for a highly motivated Architect who is interested to work in a highly interesting field of work in an international and cooperative working environment with diversified duties and responsibilities.

Your role

• Planning, call for tenders, construction management and supervision of existing building projects for Heidelberg and all other EMBL sites
• Engagement and close coordination with planning offices
• Up-to-date laboratory planning
• Compilation of specifications and structural documents
• Control/monitoring of work and invoicing
• General project management
• Engineer for Fire Safety
• SiGeKo (Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinator)
• Travelling to all EMBL sites in order to monitor and manage ongoing projects
• Managing the data structure of the CAD system as well as the project data structure

You have

The ideal candidate should have completed studies in the field of architecture and several years of work experience in the planning and construction of existing projects. Sound knowledge in building law and legislation as well as good working knowledge of CAD programmes is essential. The ability to interact on a highly professional level with external partners and providers as well as with scientists is essential for this position. Furthermore, the ability to work to tight deadlines is substantial. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and problem solving skills as well as very good communication skills. Fluency in both German and English is required.

Contract length: 3 years (renewable up to 9 years)

Salary: Grade 6 (monthly salary starting at €4,459.95 after tax) + other paid benefits based on personal circumstances

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are, therefore, committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team – we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures, ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy Lots Of Benefits

• Financial incentives: Salary free of income tax, Monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)
• Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to public holidays
• Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)
• Campus life: Free shuttle bus (select sites), on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
• Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg), 10 days of child sick leave, generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
• Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.
• For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

• International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page, to find out more.
• EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
• Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ & individuals from all nationalities.
• How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date

31/10/2025