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Construction Consultant / Cantonal Monument Preservation 60 - 80%
- 26 February 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Bauberater/in! Shape the future of heritage buildings with meaningful work.
Tasks
- Advise construction teams on preservation matters for significant structures.
- Oversee transformation processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Manage funding efficiently while negotiating protection measures.
Skills
- Degree in architecture, art history, or related fields required.
- Strong communication skills and conflict resolution abilities essential.
- Experience in practical preservation and architectural assessment needed.
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About the job
looking ahead | shaping | preserving
Building Department Canton of Zurich
60 - 80%
June 1, 2026 or by arrangement
Construction Consultant / Cantonal Monument Preservation
Do you have a passion for significant buildings – from medieval old town houses to schools from the 1970s? The cantonal monument preservation office preserves the architectural cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich. We are looking for a construction consultant from June 1, 2026 or by arrangement to support construction projects in the northern part of the canton.
Your tasks
- You advise building owners and planning teams on monument preservation issues.
- You professionally and strategically accompany construction projects and transformation processes.
- You draft building decisions and monitor their compliance.
- You accompany the implementation of construction projects on site.
- You are responsible for heritage protection with negotiation skills and sensitivity.
- You manage grant transactions efficiently and carefully.
Your profile
- Completed training in architecture, art history, spatial planning or archaeology.
- Extensive professional experience in practical monument preservation.
- Confidence in assessing restoration, architectural and spatial planning issues.
- Convincing appearance and constructive negotiation of monument preservation interests with owners, municipalities and professionals.
- Excellent communication skills, great commitment and high conflict resilience.
- Driving license category B.
Your contact
Benjamin Thommen
Department Head
+41 43 259 69 82
Department Head
+41 43 259 69 82
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers 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 a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Responsible activity
Interaction on equal footing
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Company tour
Final decision
