Landscape Architect (Project Manager Roads/Squares)
- 07 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 4001 Basel
About the job
80%-100%
Department of Construction and Transport, Urban Planning and Architecture, Public Space
from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement
Tasks
Designing roads and squares: In an attractive working environment and an open, informal atmosphere characterised by team spirit, you design and plan future-proof projects for roads and squares against the backdrop of the current challenges of our time.
Managing projects: You conduct variance procedures, independently lead and develop projects for roads and squares in the SIA phase 31, coordinating with various administrative offices, external planning offices and involving the public.
Securing funding: Based on the projects, you prepare applications and reports to ensure funding from political decision-makers.
Shaping participatory processes: You design, accompany and lead participatory processes, thereby creating a solid foundation for the further development of our projects.
Profile
Experience: You preferably have experience in leading and coordinating projects, ideally in an urban context, and possess good CAD skills (AutoCAD, Vectorworks).
Personality: You have a structured way of working and solve tasks purposefully and independently. You communicate factually, fluently and appropriately with various interest groups, the public and politicians.
Education: You have a completed degree in landscape architecture.
Insight into our work
Urban Planning & Architecture (U&A) of the Department of Construction and Transport manages spatial and architectural developments of cantonal buildings, public spaces and districts up to the trinational agglomeration. Projects are balanced in terms of overall impact on public and private interests. Usability, design quality, appropriate density, preservation and further development of the historical heritage and an adequate approach to climate change are criteria for providing a high quality of life and stay. U&A stands for the further development of Basel's building culture.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options and possibilities for flexible retirement.
We support professional advancement with a variety of training and development opportunities throughout all life phases.
Our centrally located sites are easily accessible on foot, by bike and by public transport.
Contact
Questions about the role
Sebastian Weinsberg
Team Leader Design
Tel. +41 61 267 16 91
Questions about the application
Sabrina Kerker
HR Business Partner
Tel. +41 61 267 21 35
Versatile.
Working for Basel-Stadt.
Something is common to all our more than 11,000 employees: They engage at the pulse of the city by supporting, enabling, guiding, designing and protecting. In doing so, they contribute every day with their commitment to making Basel-Stadt a place worth living and loving. As diverse as our tasks are our employees and their opportunities. Welcome to the team of the Canton of Basel-Stadt!
