Pistor AG
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Senior Project Manager Urban Planning (80%-90%)
- 10 February 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Permanent position
- Langenthal
Job summary
Langenthal, the heart of the Oberaargau, thrives with 16,300 residents. Join a dynamic team shaping its future!
Tasks
- Lead local planning revisions to set strategic city development goals.
- Manage complex planning procedures from concept to approval.
- Integrate social aspects for quality public space design.
Skills
- Degree in urban planning or geography with relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of planning and construction laws.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
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About the job
The City of Langenthal forms the center of the Bernese Oberaargau with a catchment area of around 80,000 people and, with around 16,300 inhabitants, is the eighth largest municipality in the canton of Bern. The city is constantly developing as an economic, social, and cultural center.
Senior Project Manager Urban Planning (80%-90%)
The Urban Development Department in the City Construction Office is responsible for the spatial and traffic development of the city and creates the conceptual and landowner-binding foundations. Large projects are underway in the Urban Development Department, in which the future of Langenthal is to be actively shaped.
To complement our team, we are looking for a committed personality immediately or by arrangement as
To complement our team, we are looking for a committed personality immediately or by arrangement as
This is your job
- You participate in the ongoing local planning revision and help to set the strategic course for the spatial development of the city of Langenthal.
- You lead projects and are responsible for demanding planning ordinance procedures (especially development plans) from conception to approval.
- You design and accompany quality assurance procedures (e.g., study commissions or competitions according to SIA) and ensure a high urban planning quality.
- In your projects, you put people at the center. You integrate social aspects, promote a high quality of stay, and ensure user-friendly design of public spaces.
- As a competent contact person, you advise landowners, investors, and political bodies and represent the city's interests vis-à-vis regional and cantonal authorities.
What you bring with you
- You have a degree in spatial planning, geography (ETH/FH/Uni), or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience in Swiss spatial planning.
- You are well-versed in planning and building laws and have successfully managed projects through quality assurance procedures.
- You understand urban planning as the design of living space. It is important to you to incorporate social sustainability and societal trends into planning.
- You bring a healthy dose of curiosity and willingness to learn. You enjoy working on complex new topics and shaping urban development innovatively.
- You convince through negotiation skills and a confident appearance in various stakeholder groups.
What we offer you
- Appreciative climate
- Location-independent work (commuting, home office, hybrid meeting formats)
- Flexible working hours model
- Generous support in the area of further education
- Central location near the train station
- Very good social benefits (pension fund, non-occupational accident premium, daily sickness allowance insurance)
- Childcare allowances in addition to statutory family allowances
- Maternity leave of 16 weeks with full salary entitlement
All clear?
If not, Daniela Gaspoz-Fleiner is happy to assist you. She is the head of the Urban Development Department and may soon be your new supervisor. Tel. 062 916 22 64. Or visit us at www.langenthal.ch.
We invite you to submit your application documents using the online application form.
If not, Daniela Gaspoz-Fleiner is happy to assist you. She is the head of the Urban Development Department and may soon be your new supervisor. Tel. 062 916 22 64. Or visit us at www.langenthal.ch.
We invite you to submit your application documents using the online application form.
