Landscape Architect with a Focus on Garden Monument Preservation (80%)

Are you ready for a job where you can make a meaningful impact for people and nature? We are looking for two garden monument conservators at 80% workload each, starting immediately or by arrangement.

Tasks

• You are jointly responsible for the historic gardens and sites of the city of Zurich, advocating for their preservation and protection, monument-appropriate maintenance, as well as conveying knowledge through public relations
• You represent and communicate the concerns of Green City Zurich to various stakeholders (municipal, cantonal), with a focus on implementing the ISOS inventory adjustments
• You assess construction projects, advise clients, lead protection clarifications and related legal transactions, and participate in overarching planning
• You advise the city maintenance managers on value-preserving care of our historic sites and develop and draft maintenance plans

Profile

• Completed studies in landscape architecture or comparable training with a focus on garden monument preservation, as well as further training in project management
• Several years of professional experience and industry knowledge with in-depth and current expertise in design and garden monument preservation issues, as well as knowledge of key legal foundations in planning law and cultural guidelines
• Interest in contributing and representing your concerns in challenging projects and in the interface between politics and administration
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams, strong negotiation skills, and a holistic perspective
• Confident oral and written communication skills as well as high independence and personal responsibility

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• The option to purchase up to 10 vacation days per year
• Discounts for public transportation
• Internal training opportunities
• Support for external education and training
• 16 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity leave
• Above-average social benefits
• Flexible retirement models

About us

Greener Zurich. That is our vision. Green City Zurich maintains, designs, and manages public green spaces, is responsible for agriculture, the forest, the city of Zurich's succulent collection, manages properties in green areas, and actively participates in urban planning. Our 580 employees from over 20 nations contribute to the high quality of life in the city of Zurich through their work.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application. For job-related questions, Sylvia Rembold, Head of Garden Monument Preservation, is available at 044 412 27 68 from January 5, 2026. Due to holidays and vacations, you can expect feedback on your application from mid-January 2026. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.