EIB Trainee - Chief Financial Controller Directorate - Capital Projects Unit - based in Luxembourg

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

Chief Financial Controller Directorate (CFC) – Corporate Real Estate Department (CRE) – Real Estate Development Division (RED) – Capital Projects Unit (CP)

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Duration: 5 months (fixed start date: 1st March/April 2026). With a possible extension up to 6 months if required by the University.

Please note that, as stated on our webpage, only applications from nationals of the European Union member states, as well as citizens from countries that have official candidate status to join the EU (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine), can be considered.

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

Please 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 Modelling (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

• 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 Modelling (BIM) updates and 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 Auto
  CAD, 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, Power
  Point and Word.
• Excellent 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 you agree to comply with all measures (policies, controls, document classification and management) implemented by the EIB Group to prevent unauthorised 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 at hr_traineeship_recruitment@eib. org who will ensure that your request is handled.

Your Application May Be Used For Another Campaign

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

More information on our EIB Traineeship Programme and Provisions for In‑service training can be consulted on our EIB website: https://www.eib. org/en/about/careers/categories/traineeship-and-graduate. htm