Chief Architect of Works at CIT-S

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Chief Architect of Works at CIT-S

The Directorate of Construction, Engineering, Technical and Security (CIT-S) of the CHUV is seeking a Chief Architect of Works at a workload of 80% to 100%, under a permanent contract, to strengthen its team. The starting date is scheduled for 1 January 2027 or to be agreed.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, the CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research and education.

The Directorate of Construction, Engineering, Technical and Security (CIT-S) ensures the continuity of the CHUV’s medical, research and administrative activities through the development and modernisation of infrastructures, the operation of facilities and equipment, as well as the safety of people and property.

Composed of specialists in architecture, engineering and construction management, the Internal Projects and Works team manages the majority of its projects from design to commissioning. It studies, designs and carries out renovation, transformation and maintenance projects of the built heritage, while ensuring the continuity of hospital activities. It operates in varied environments, from high biological safety laboratories (P3) to operating theatres, care and hospitalisation areas, administrative zones, housing, logistics platforms and technical infrastructures. Projects range from minor adaptations to operations worth several tens of millions of francs.

Mission

• You carry out the preliminary and final project phases (SIA 21 to 33) for medium-sized projects, presenting a high level of complexity and technicality, independently, on the hospital campus and external sites.
• You carry out and manage the technical project phases (SIA 41 to 53) for large-scale projects, presenting a high level of complexity and criticality.
• You lead works on large-scale, highly complex and critical construction sites independently, on the hospital campus and external sites.
• You prepare the necessary documents to ensure compliance with the rules of the Canton of Vaud and internal procedures regarding construction.
• You perform your activities in an environment subject to a quality management system.

Profile

• You hold a HES architect diploma or training in construction management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, you have at least three years’ experience in the construction field, as well as experience in carrying out BIM studies (Revit).
• You have good knowledge of standards, laws and regulations related to construction professions.
• You are proficient in professional IT tools (AutoCAD, MS Project, CAD) as well as common office software.
• You demonstrate great professional rigour, excellent team spirit and a genuine willingness for continuous training and development.
• Technical knowledge of the hospital environment is an asset.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• First-class social benefits, 20 days paternity leave and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th month salary and 25 days of holiday per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the Canton of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished accommodations offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits proposed within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-standard staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr Martin, Chief Director of Works, at 021 314 91 90

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