Deputy Municipal Technician, Building Control

About the job

Join a thriving Vaud municipality and lead the development of its built environment

Our client, the municipality of Crans VD located in the district of Nyon, has 2,500 inhabitants and covers nearly 440 hectares, between the motorway and Lake Geneva. A dynamic and constantly evolving municipality, it is currently undertaking several major projects: renovation of the sports and leisure area, renovation of the community centre, modernisation of street lighting, as well as the ongoing development of its infrastructure. To strengthen its technical service, we are looking for a

Deputy Municipal Technician, Building Control

As the true right hand of the Head of Service, you hold a central role within this municipal administration of 13 people. You are the deputy to the person responsible for building control and actively participate in the proper development of the municipal territory. You enjoy a wide degree of autonomy in managing your files and have a cross-sectional view of construction projects, in direct contact with the authorities, contractors, consulting firms, companies and owners.

Main tasks

• Manage the technical and administrative aspects of requests related to building control, tree felling requests and use of public land
• Analyse files, ensure their legal and technical compliance
• Collaborate with engineering offices, architects and other contractors
• Draft correspondence to owners and contractors and ensure follow-up of procedures until the building permit is issued
• Monitor and inspect construction sites on location
• Substitute for the person responsible for building control in their absence

Your profile

• Federal VET Diploma as draughtsperson, geomatician or technician ES in planning or construction management
• Proven experience in Switzerland managing construction files within a municipal administration, civil engineering office or architects
• Proficient in reading construction plans and familiar with standard IT tools
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework related to construction
• Fluent spoken and written French
• You stand out for your autonomy, analytical mind, sense of responsibility, proactivity and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders

We offer

• A key role with direct impact on the development of the municipal territory
• A human-scale and dynamic working environment within a collaborative and committed technical team
• A permanent contract at 80-100% and a stable position with wide autonomy
• Opportunities for career development and continuous training
• Working conditions in line with the practices of Vaud municipal administrations

Want to actively contribute to the development of a Vaud municipality on the shores of Lake Geneva? Then do not hesitate to contact us by email or call us at +41 21 613 70 03 for more information.

Vacancy no.: 5090.VD