CRB
Basel
Senior Project Engineer for Building Services Engineering HVAC (m/f/d)
- 02 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join CRB's innovative team in Basel, dedicated to engineering solutions for Life Sciences. Enjoy a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Lead HVAC teams through all project phases in Life Sciences.
- Develop concepts, calculations, and planning for HVAC disciplines.
- Oversee project execution and serve as the technical contact.
Skills
- Degree in building technology or engineering with 10+ years project experience.
- Strong knowledge of cGMP standards and FDA/EMA norms.
- Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
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About the job
Company Description
CRB consists of over 1,300 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 the strategic planning of new facilities, the 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 will be the direct contact person for our clients and our team in the areas of heating, ventilation, cooling and sanitary and be responsible for the design and implementation of supply and piping systems. You are confident with common standards such as cGMP and can apply them independently and precisely in projects. As a lead engineer, you will not only lead and coordinate the project team but also monitor key 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, costing, planning and tendering of HVAC trades
- Project support 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 deadlines 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 well-equipped workspaces 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 working
- Onboarding with mentor and buddy programme
- At least 25 days holiday
- 20 days 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 enjoyment 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 build 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 project processes
- High social competence as well as leadership talent and team skills
- Customer orientation and problem-solving ability
- Proactive communication with clients and principals
- Very good knowledge of relevant standards and norms 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 software desirable
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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