Traineeship: Chief Financial Controller Directorate - Capital Projects Unit

Job Description

Job ID: 110907
Entity: European Investment Bank
Deadline: Tuesday 18th November 2025

This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment.

The EIB, the European Union’s bank, is seeking to recruit for its Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC) - Corporate Real Estate Department (CRE) - Real Estate Development Division (RED) - Capital Projects Unit (CP), at its headquarters in Luxembourg: TRAINEE

Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1^st March/April 2026)

(With possible extension up to 6 months if required by University)

Please note that, as marked on our Webpage, only applications from nationals of the Member States of the European Union, as well as citizens from countries that have been officially granted candidate status to join the EU, can be considered (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine).

Candidates whose Erasmus+ programme overlaps with the duration of the traineeship will not be considered.

Please note that you are requested to limit your applications to a maximum of three traineeship publications. We will only consider and retain the first three applications submitted.

Objective of the traineeship

As a trainee in the Capital Projects Unit (CP), you will contribute to the design and coordination of high-profile spaces in the EIB’s new building, including executive offices, boardroom, and protocol areas, and support Building Information Modeling (BIM) activities for renovation projects.

You will work on real design layouts, prepare drawings and presentations, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to bring complex workplace projects to life.

This traineeship offers the chance to develop your skills in project design, space planning, and BIM coordination within an international, multidisciplinary environment, gaining hands-on experience in managing large-scale real estate projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the team, you will participate actively in the design coordination and delivery of key areas within the new EIB building. Your main tasks will be to:

• Assist in developing and updating interior layouts, design drawings, and furniture plans based on existing blueprints;
• Support the preparation of design presentations, reports, and project documentation;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants on design specifications and project deliverables;
• Contribute to Building Information Modeling (BIM) updates and the coordination of model data for renovation projects;
• Participate in project meetings and assist in tracking design progress, decisions, and actions.

Academic qualifications and professional skills

• Final year of studies or university degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related fields;
• Knowledge of design and planning tools, ideally AutoCAD, Revit, and/or BIM coordination software (e.g. Navisworks), would be considered an advantage;
• Ability to prepare and present design layouts, reports, and project documentation in English;
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and follow up on multiple tasks in a dynamic environment;
• Good to advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Competencies

Find out more about EIB core competencies here.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge the importance of maintaining the security and integrity of the Information of the EIB Group. In case of selection for the position you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorized disclosure of any information or any damage to the EIB Group reputation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, who believes that diversity is good for our people and our business. We encourage all suitably qualified and eligible candidates to apply regardless of their gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact the EIB Traineeship Recruitment team hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib.org who will ensure that your request is handled.

Your application may be used for another campaign.

Please note that deadline for application is on the November 18^th, 2025.