Project Manager Spatial Planning for Special Use Plans 50-70%
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:11 September 2025
- Workload:50 – 70%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the City of St. Gallen in the urban planning department. Shape city development and enhance living space opportunities.
Tasks
- Oversee special usage planning processes for urban development.
- Engage in urban design and housing strategy implementation.
- Lead spatial tasks and processes with care and expertise.
Skills
- Degree in urban/spatial planning or related field required.
- Experience with formal planning tools and special usage planning.
- Knowledge of planning and building law essential.
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Your new role
Your field of activity in the Spatial Planning Department includes accompanying and managing special use plan procedures, which make an important contribution to urban development and housing promotion. Depending on interest and suitability, there is the possibility to take on additional tasks in the areas of urban design and the implementation of the housing strategy.
This position is for you if
- You have training in urban/spatial planning or another spatially related discipline
- You have experience in the development of formal planning instruments and especially special use plans
- You have knowledge of planning and building law
- You have the skills to carefully manage spatial tasks and processes
Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:
Your department
Urban planning is responsible for the structural and spatial development of the city. We handle diverse tasks in the areas of spatial planning, urban design / open space, area and site development as well as monument preservation.
Our corporate culture
We foster professional exchange within our team as well as with colleagues from other departments and offices. The short distances to important interfaces of the city administration and the collegial interaction among each other support our work. We create an environment for independent work and new ideas.
As diverse as the City of St.Gallen are its approximately 3,000 employees. Equal opportunities and good cooperation are important values for us. Therefore, we treat each other with appreciation, respect, and trust.
What we offer
You can help shape the spatial development of the City of St.Gallen. You will find a varied activity with challenging projects, interesting contacts with internal and external experts as well as other influential actors in spatial and real estate development. The City of St.Gallen supports the compatibility of work, family, and other areas of life. Therefore, we offer home office, flexitime, and flexible working time models as well as family-friendly allowances and a 20-day paternity leave. Your new workplace is located in the heart of our beautiful old town.
Our selection process
For further information, please contact Alexander Weiss, Head of the Spatial Planning Department, phone 071 224 51 67. Please submit your complete application exclusively online. We will confirm receipt of your application immediately. Your dossier will be reviewed by the personnel services as well as by those responsible in urban planning. If suitable, we will invite you to one or two interviews on site.
We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.