Authorisation and Regulatory Processes Specialist for FCC Project (SR-SE-2026-156-LD)

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Introduction

Reporting directly to the Territorial Integration Pillar Coordinator of the FCC Project, you will be responsible for the project's regulatory authorisations and permitting activities. In this role, you will contribute directly to the objective of ensuring that the FCC project is ready to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals in both France and Switzerland within the required timeframe.

Functions

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the FCC project's regulatory authorisation strategy in France and Switzerland, in close collaboration with the competent authorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional working groups on regulatory matters and identify issues requiring strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development of the land acquisition and property strategy in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of the regulatory documentation required for the implementation of the FCC project, including permits, authorisations, exemptions and safety-related approvals, ensuring consistency in the positions presented to the authorities.
• Contribute to project reviews and monitor the project master schedule for regulatory activities, identifying coordination needs and issues requiring management decisions.
• Produce consolidated reporting on the progress of regulatory activities and contribute to the development of project monitoring tools, including indicators, risks and dashboards.

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Engineering, Law, Urban Planning, Spatial Planning (or Regional Planning) or a related field.

Experience:

• Significant experience managing regulatory authorisation and permitting processes for major infrastructure projects in France and/or Switzerland, including land acquisition and property-related matters. Experience in cross-border projects or complex institutional environments would be an asset.
• Proven experience managing complex projects involving multiple institutional stakeholders in structured and demanding environments.
• Experience designing and implementing regulatory compliance frameworks in close collaboration with technical, legal and institutional teams.
• Experience as a project owner or providing project definition and governance support for complex projects, including risk and opportunity assessment, development of implementation approaches and coordination of multiple stakeholders.

Technical competencies:

• Project management.
• Use of office software packages.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to major infrastructure projects.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: being willing to work on different projects simultaneously.
• Communicating Effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
• Solving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.

Language skills:

Spoken and written French, with a commitment to learn English.

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 13.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite

This position involves:

• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: SR-SE-2026-156-LD

Field of work: International Relations

Benchmark Job Title: Communications/Public Relations /External Relations Professional

Global Benefits

• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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