Zürich
Junior Building Consultant / Heritage Conservation 80%
- 10 June 2026
- 80%
- Zürich
About the job
looking ahead | shaping | preserving
Building Department Canton of Zurich
80%
immediately or by arrangement
Junior Building Consultant / Heritage Conservation
Do you have a passion for significant buildings that tell their very own special story – from the Romanesque church to the theatre from the 1970s? And would you like to work in practical heritage conservation? The cantonal heritage conservation office is looking for a Junior Building Consultant to support the building consultancy business immediately or by arrangement.
Your tasks
- Supporting the building consultants in day-to-day business
- Handling correspondence, organising appointments, ensuring appropriate response times
- Completing work documentation and compiling decision-making bases
- Taking over holiday cover for individual building consultants
- Managing grant cases
- Gradually taking on certain cases independently in the assigned area
Your profile
- Completed training in architecture, art or architectural history
- First experience with heritage conservation issues through internships or professional activity
- Interest in mediation and negotiation work in exchange with owners, municipalities and specialists
- Great commitment and conflict management skills
- Communicative and goal-oriented
What to expect
You will take on exciting and varied tasks in your personal field of expertise and pave the way for your professional future.
Your contact
Benjamin Thommen
Head of Department
+41 43 259 69 82
Head of Department
+41 43 259 69 82
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee claims. 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 quality of location of the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, the 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 will shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you will shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Mobile working / home office
Team
Network
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview including company tour
Final decision