Project Manager Urban Planning 80 - 100%

Formed from the merger of seven village communities, the city of Wetzikon is today an attractive place to live, work, and study with around 27,000 inhabitants. The densification associated with population growth, increasing mobility, as well as the effects of demographic, social, and climatic change pose significant challenges for our city. These must be shaped proactively and managed responsibly.

Say YES to a responsible role where you advocate for the high-quality urban development of Wetzikon. As a member of the urban planning team within the interdisciplinary business unit, you actively shape inner development and play a central role in larger planning projects in the Oberwetzikon center area.

• Independently lead and coordinate municipal planning projects (quality assurance procedures, public design and neighborhood planning procedures, participation processes) and support private planning procedures
• Project management and controlling as well as coordination of professional alignment at all planning levels
• Ensure appropriate internal and external communication and the involvement of all stakeholders
• Develop well-founded and comprehensible bases for political decisions

• University/technical college degree in spatial planning or comparable qualification combined with practical experience/additional training
• Proven project management experience in the field
• Interdisciplinary understanding and networked thinking
• High communication skills (oral and written) and negotiation skills
• Team player as well as resilient personality
• Motivation and willingness to advocate for the city’s concerns in the tension field between politics and administration

Take on an interesting and challenging role in a lively environment where you can contribute personally and professionally. We promote and support your targeted development and further education and offer you a solid pension fund with an above-average employer contribution. Our progressive and fair employment conditions enable you to balance work and private life well, with flexible working hours and home office.