Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
We also welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience who are open to relocating within the EU.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CSA Engineer to join a major engineering and construction project team in Zurich, Switzerland.
In this role, you will oversee CSA packages from planning and design coordination through construction, quality control and final handover. You will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, consultants and site teams to ensure that works are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and in accordance with project specifications.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to contribute to large-scale, technically complex projects within a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
CSA Package Management: Manage civil, structural and architectural work packages, ensuring delivery in line with project requirements and reporting to the CSA Manager.
Health & Safety: Oversee site safety in collaboration with the project management team and safety advisors, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and the completion of relevant safety documentation.
Quality Assurance and Control: Manage quality documentation, monitor subcontractor compliance with QA/QC procedures, review inspection checklists and ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout construction.
Programme and Schedule Management: Monitor project schedules, track subcontractor progress and ensure works are delivered in accordance with agreed programmes and client requirements. Identify and escalate delays or risks promptly.
Design Coordination: Review drawings, technical submissions and construction details. Identify design discrepancies, coordinate resolutions and ensure that design information is properly aligned with construction requirements before work begins on site.
Commercial and Cost Management: Monitor package-related costs, variations, valuations, material deliveries, plant and equipment, and subcontractor activities. Identify and report commercial impacts, delays and potential additional costs.
Site Operations and Coordination: Manage day-to-day CSA site activities, coordinate subcontractors and site supervision teams, and attend site coordination meetings as the CSA representative.
Subcontractor Management: Monitor subcontractor progress, resource levels, procurement, design submissions, quality, safety and construction activities. Lead regular progress meetings and ensure that outstanding actions are followed up.
Progress Reporting: Prepare weekly reports covering project progress, labour levels, material deliveries, programme performance, risks, delays and other issues affecting delivery.
Materials and Procurement: Coordinate material deliveries with the construction programme and monitor critical orders to minimise disruption to site activities.
Defect and Snag Management: Oversee snagging and punch-list processes, ensuring that outstanding issues are assigned, tracked and resolved.
Project Meetings: Participate in site meetings, engineering reviews, planning and coordination meetings, internal project reviews and handover meetings.
Project Close-Out: Coordinate the completion of project documentation, including quality and safety files, operation and maintenance manuals, final accounts, punch lists and other handover requirements.
Tendering Support: Assist with the preparation and technical assessment of subcontractor and supplier tender packages, ensuring compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
Compliance: Ensure that project procedures, company policies and established engineering standards are consistently followed.
Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Approximately 5–10 years of relevant industry experience in CSA engineering, construction or project delivery.
Proven experience coordinating and managing large-scale construction projects.
Strong understanding of civil, structural and architectural construction processes.
Experience managing subcontractors, site operations, project schedules and quality requirements.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills.
Ability to identify risks, resolve site issues and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
A proactive approach to health and safety, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
What the Role Offers
A permanent, full-time position based in Zurich, Switzerland.
The opportunity to work on complex, large-scale engineering and construction projects.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary project environment.
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and technical training.
Exposure to diverse engineering, construction and project management activities.
How to Apply
If you have the relevant CSA engineering or construction management experience and are looking for a permanent opportunity in Zurich, Switzerland, we encourage you to apply.