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Independence
We maintain independence from the parties we assess. Opinion rigor is protected by policy, governance and, where relevant, accreditation.
Careers
Build an institution. Build a career.
KST Institute is building a long-term institution — engineering, economics, ESG, TIC and institutional advisory — and the people who will shape it are joining now.
Careers · Talent · Growth
Work at the level the region needs.
Join an institution designed for the next generation of infrastructure work in the Western Balkans — EU-aligned, ESG-driven and operating to the methodological and governance standards of the world's leading firms.
Senior roles, graduate programme, internships and associate network are all open. Apply directly below or browse open positions first.
10Divisions hiring
12CoEs hiring
YPPGraduate programme
EUCareer mobility
Institutional values
What guides the work.
Four institutional values shape every engagement, every mandate and every career here.
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Rigor
Engineering-grade methodology, bankable documentation, defensible analysis. We commit to the standard expected by regulators, lenders and courts.
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Accountability
We own outcomes. From client reporting to internal governance, accountability is defined at the individual, team and institutional level.
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Impact
We work on the infrastructure that matters — transport, energy, water, health, digital. Measurable impact on the region is the point of the institution.
Compensation & benefits
What we offer.
Competitive, transparent and benchmarked — with structured growth paths.
Competitive compensation · regional benchmark
Structured career paths · Divisions & CoEs
Defined performance & promotion
KST Academy learning pathways
Certification support · FIDIC · PMI · ISO · ESG
Health & wellbeing provisions
Flexible working where role permits
Professional development budget
Conference & publication support
Career paths
Three distinct routes in.
Whether you are entering the profession, stepping up as a senior practitioner, or joining as an experienced associate — there is a structured route at the Institute.
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YPP
Young Professionals Programme
Two-year structured programme for recent graduates — rotations across Divisions and CoEs, tailored Academy learning.
Core
Core staff roles
Permanent roles across engineering, economics, ESG, inspection, certification, digital and corporate functions.
Assoc.
Associates & experts
For senior practitioners on project-based engagements, see also our Expert Network.
Intern
Internships & scholarships
Summer internships and scholarships for students from partner universities — rolling basis.
Open positions
Current openings.
Filter by Division, CoE, location, seniority and contract type.
Senior Infrastructure Economist
Lead bankable feasibility, CBA and PPP advisory across EU and IFI mandates. 8+ years experience required.
ESG Manager
Lead EU Taxonomy, DNSH and ESG due diligence work across infrastructure mandates. 5+ years experience.
Project Director — Transport
Lead large-scale transport mandates — TEN-T, urban mobility, rail. 15+ years experience required.
Structural Engineer
Structural design and review for buildings and infrastructure — EN Eurocodes, BIM workflows. 4+ years experience.
PMO Lead
FIDIC-aligned PMO delivery on EU and IFI mandates. PMI certification preferred. 10+ years experience.
Digital Engineer · BIM
BIM execution planning (ISO 19650), digital twin delivery, asset data models. 4+ years experience.
Openings list:
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Recruitment process
Five-stage process.
Transparent, time-bound, with feedback at every stage.
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Application screening. CV and motivation letter reviewed within two weeks.
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Initial interview. Competency-based, 45 minutes — Talent + hiring manager.
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Technical assessment. Role-appropriate exercise or case study.
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Panel interview. Division / CoE leadership + institutional fit.
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Offer & references. Formal offer, reference checks, onboarding plan.
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