Senior Project Engineer for Building Services Engineering HVAC (m/f/d)
CRB
Basel
Key information
- Publication date:19 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join CRB, a leader in sustainable engineering for life sciences. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions.
Tasks
- Lead HVAC design and implementation projects in life sciences.
- Oversee project phases, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and manage project budgets effectively.
Skills
- Degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
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Company Description
CRB consists of over 1,100 visionary employees who develop innovative, sustainable engineering solutions for the life sciences industry. We support our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their facilities – from strategic planning of new facilities, expansion or conversion of existing facilities to commissioning.
We have successfully expanded our presence in Europe over the last 10 years with locations in the DACH region in Basel (Switzerland), Böblingen and Penzberg (Germany) and are looking for a Senior Project Engineer for Building Services Engineering Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, Sanitary (m/f/d) for our office in Basel starting immediately.
You are the direct contact person for our clients and our team in the areas of heating, ventilation, cooling, and sanitary and are responsible for the design and implementation of supply and piping systems. You master common standards such as cGMP confidently and can apply them independently and precisely in projects. As a lead engineer, you not only lead and coordinate the project team but also monitor important project metrics and work with your team on offers, approvals, and construction services.
Job Description
- Leadership responsibility for building services engineering teams in life sciences industry projects across all project phases
- Independent concept development, calculation, planning, and tendering of HVAC trades
- Project supervision during the execution phase for the scope of building services engineering, primarily in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry
- Contact person for our clients on technical questions
- Creation, documentation, and evaluation of mass and energy balances
- Preparation of technical documentation for HVAC systems
- Preparation of tender documents and technical bid comparison
- Responsibility for schedules and budget
- Mentoring junior engineers in the HVAC field
Location: Basel. Our office is less than ten minutes from Basel SBB main station and offers flexible options regarding commute and catering. Modern and high-quality equipped workplaces in an open-space concept complete our location.
What makes CRB special:
- A family-like and team-oriented working environment where our employees are the focus
- Individual career and development opportunities
- Flexible working hours and mobile work
- Onboarding with mentor and buddy program
- At least 25 days of vacation
- 20 days of workation across Europe per year
- Subsidy for public transport subscription
- Attractive occupational pension benefits
- Exciting projects in the DACH region
- Great passion for complex industrial challenges and fun in jointly developing innovative, sustainable solutions
Qualifications
- Degree in building services engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering, or training as a technician/master with planning background
- Project experience in implementing new construction and renovation projects according to service phases per SIA (+10 years), ideally in the pharmaceutical industry; design, calculation, and drawing of building services installations according to SIA
- Management of legally compliant documentation for all contract-relevant processes in the project
- High social competence as well as leadership talent and teamwork skills
- Customer orientation and problem-solving ability
- Proactive communication with clients and principals regarding project developments
- Very good knowledge of relevant norms and standards of FDA / EMA as well as cGMP and their interpretation in projects
- High willingness to travel also outside the DACH region
- Very good German (B2) and English skills (C1)
- Very good knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of Revit BIM systems and calculation programs desirable
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.
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