Architect / Urban Planner
- 09 November 2026
- 70 – 90%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Building Department
Office for Spatial Development
Zurich
01.01.2027 or by arrangement
looking ahead | shaping | preserving
Architect / Urban Planner
70 - 90%
Do you share our enthusiasm for good building culture and want to make your personal contribution to high-quality settlement development? We are an interdisciplinary specialist team for local character and urban design within the Spatial Planning Department and work at the interface between architecture, urban design and spatial planning. We are equally responsible for urban and rural local characters. Our commitment to good settlement quality throughout the canton is gaining importance at various planning levels.
Your Tasks
- Ensuring the structural and outdoor spatial qualities in construction projects within the local character and land use planning up to the zoning plan
- Working on interdisciplinary projects
- Advocating for the concerns of local character protection and good settlement quality
- Contact person for municipalities
Your Profile
- Committed and open personality dedicated to local character protection and urban design in the Canton of Zurich
- Degree in architecture, urban planning or a related field
- Good knowledge of spatial planning and professional experience
- Awareness of the political environment and the role of the canton
- Convincing communication skills in spoken and written form
What Awaits You
The range of tasks extends from ensuring the structural and outdoor spatial qualities in construction projects within the local character and land use planning up to the zoning plan. In addition, we work on interdisciplinary projects and advocate for the concerns of local character protection and good settlement quality. As a contact person for municipalities, we are often on site as well as working in our offices (near Zurich main station).
Your Contact
Verena Poloni Esquivié
Team Leader East
043 259 30 54
Team Leader East
043 259 30 54
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About Us
The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the location quality of the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave your mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you will shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just minutes from the main station.
We Offer...
Meaningful Work
meaningful work with real added value for society
Mobile Working / Home Office
flexible working – in the office, at home or wherever it makes sense
Team
a collegial team with appreciative collaboration
Workplace Near Station
a central location with good public transport connections
Respectful Interaction
appreciative collaboration on an equal footing
Your Application Process
- Pre-selection
- Initial interview
- Second interview with technical tasks
- Final decision
