St. Gallen
ARCHITECT (m/f/d)
- 12 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 90 000 - 95 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 9000 St. Gallen
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ARCHITECT (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF90,000 - 95,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a specialist in project development, architecture, and planning of demanding residential and high-rise building projects. You will accompany construction projects from the initial feasibility study through the architectural design to the building application, combining design quality with legal and economic requirements. In doing so, you will develop innovative development concepts, floor plan solutions, and design concepts and work closely with clients, authorities, and specialist planners. The position offers diverse architectural projects, a high degree of creative freedom, and development opportunities towards independent project management.
Responsibilities:
Project development: Independent development and planning of residential, new build, conversion, and other high-rise building projects
Architectural design: Development of development concepts, preliminary projects, as well as functional and aesthetically convincing architectural concepts
Feasibility studies: Analysis of plots and properties regarding development potential, usage possibilities, and economic viability
Building law clarifications: Examination of building and zoning regulations, utilisation rates, building heights, boundary distances, and other legal framework conditions
Floor plan and façade planning: Development and optimisation of floor plans, building volumes, façades, and architectural design solutions
Planning: Preparation of preliminary and construction projects according to SIA service phases 31-33
Building applications: Preparation, coordination, and submission of complete building application documents including plans, evidence, and required documentation
CAD planning: Creation and editing of 2D and 3D architectural plans with ArchiCAD as well as support of digital planning processes
Specialist coordination: Coordination of architectural planning with clients, authorities, structural engineers, and other specialist planners
Economic optimisation: Further development of projects considering construction costs, space efficiency, materialisation, and technical feasibility
Project presentations: Preparation of design variants, visualisations, project documents, and decision-making bases for clients
Project organisation: Coordination of planning documents, project deadlines, and internal alignments in collaboration with management and the planning team
Qualifications:
Completed architecture degree FH or ETH or equivalent university degree
Initial to several years of professional experience in Swiss architectural planning advantageous; qualified graduates also welcome
Good knowledge in design, project development, feasibility studies, and building application planning
Knowledge of Swiss building legislation, cantonal building regulations, and relevant SIA standards
Good ArchiCAD skills in 2D and 3D planning or willingness to deepen expertise
Expertise in floor plan planning, building development, space optimisation, and construction economics
Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for preparing building application documents and coordinating with authorities
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Contribution or takeover of mobile phone and notebook
- Experienced and dynamic team
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Work location
St. Gallen
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153