Project Manager Area Development & Planning
- 28 October 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Permanent position
Office for Urban Development
At the Office for Urban Development, we plan the Zurich of tomorrow today. We weave the city’s history with future visions for liveable neighbourhoods of high urban quality. We create the conditions for Zurich to change and grow. High urban and architectural quality is our goal.
The Area Development & Planning South/West department consists of a team of spatial planners, architects and geographers who manage private or municipal area developments, especially where there is a need to adapt land-use planning. Furthermore, the team shares responsibility for topics such as the informal participation of broad sections of the population in urban planning or the implementation of the municipal structural plan for settlement, landscape, public buildings and facilities. For this department, we are seeking a committed team member from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.
Tasks
- You accompany and advise landowners in planning, particularly with regard to possible adjustments of planning instruments (land-use and special land-use plans).
- You lead and accompany municipal area developments, spatial planning procedures, test planning and feasibility studies and prepare planning and urban analyses. You work in interdisciplinary teams.
- You coordinate private and public interests, paying special attention to informal participation.
- You are responsible for the development and coordination of design plans, special building regulations, neighbourhood plans and partial revisions of the zoning ordinance.
- You draft motions to the city and municipal council, statements, minutes and reports.
- You support the development of communication concepts, press releases and other communication tools related to your projects.
- You prepare and deliver presentations and conduct tours.
Profile
- University or university of applied sciences degree in spatial planning, urban planning, geography or architecture combined with practical experience and/or a postgraduate degree
- Solid expertise in the disciplines of spatial planning and urban development as well as experience with common spatial planning instruments and procedures
- Proven project management experience
- Confident oral and written expression as well as communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic and networked thinking
- Engaging, team-oriented and resilient personality
- Motivation and willingness to advocate for the city’s concerns in the interface between politics and administration
We offer
You can expect a demanding and varied role in a dynamic team. We value good collaboration: trust and recognition of good performance are important to us. We create an environment for new ideas and independent work. Attractive employment and training conditions as well as a centrally located workplace near the main station are further advantages. With the label "Family AND Career" we promote the compatibility of family and career as well as equal opportunities for women and men.
About us
We are committed to a liveable and urban city.
At the Office for Urban Development, we plan the Zurich of tomorrow today. We weave the city’s history with future visions for liveable neighbourhoods of high urban quality. We create the conditions for Zurich to change and grow. High urban and architectural quality is our goal.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. For further information, please contact: Cornelia Taiana, Head of Area Development & Planning South/West, Tel.: 044 412 29 42.
Information about the Office for Urban Development can be found at: www.stadt-zuerich.ch/afs
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