Rocken®

Zürich

Architect Execution (m/f/d)

  • 19 October 2026
  • 80 – 100%
  • Permanent position
  • CHF 95 000 - 100 000 /year
  • German (Fluent)
  • 8001 Zürich

About the job

Rocken® is a Swiss company based in Zurich.
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports companies in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in personnel recruitment and career planning.

Architect Execution (m/f/d)

Salary - CHF95,000 - 100,000

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking for a qualified professional as an Architect: Execution Planning / Project Implementation in Building Construction for the technical advancement and realisation of demanding architectural projects in an established Swiss architectural firm. You will take over the execution, working and detailed planning from the completed construction project to the structural implementation and ensure the design and constructive quality of the planning. The focus is on creating precise execution documents, coordinating technical interfaces, tender planning and collaboration with specialist planners, authorities and contractors. The position combines sound architectural knowledge, constructive detailing and technical project coordination with the opportunity to actively accompany construction projects through to successful realisation.


Responsibilities:

  • Execution planning in building construction: Independent further development of architectural projects from the construction project to construction-ready execution planning according to the relevant SIA phases.

  • Working and detailed planning: Creation and processing of working drawings, execution plans, construction details, sections and connection drawings.

  • Constructive project development: Development of technically feasible component structures, façade details, roof connections and constructive solutions.

  • Materialisation and building technology: Planning and coordination of building materials, surfaces, component layers and technical execution standards taking into account design requirements.

  • Coordination of specialist planners: Coordination of architectural planning with structural engineers, building services planners, building physicists and other specialists.

  • Technical interface coordination: Checking and clarifying planning collisions, component connections, installation routes and constructive dependencies.

  • Tender and award documents: Participation in the preparation of specifications, cost estimates, technical descriptions and tender plans.

  • Plan review and quality assurance: Checking working drawings, specialist planner documents, technical details and execution documentation for completeness and feasibility.

  • Client and authority coordination: Coordination of project adjustments, technical clarifications and approval-relevant plan changes with the responsible parties.

  • Contractor coordination: Handling technical contractor enquiries, workshop plan reviews, material approvals and constructive execution questions.

  • Support of site management: Professional support of realisation through site visits, detail clarifications, plan adjustments and technical problem solving.

  • Design execution control: Ensuring architectural design quality, materialisation and constructive detail development during construction execution.


Qualifications:

  • Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or an equivalent recognised university degree in architecture.

  • Two to four years of professional experience in execution, working and detailed planning of building construction projects, preferably in Switzerland.

  • Sound knowledge of building construction, materialisation, component connections and technical execution processes.

  • Experience in creating working and detailed plans as well as coordinating specialist planners and technical interfaces.

  • Confident use of common architectural CAD software, such as ArchiCAD, Vectorworks or AutoCAD, as well as experience in digital plan processing.

  • Good knowledge of Swiss SIA standards, building law requirements and relevant planning and execution phases, especially SIA phases 41, 51 and 52.

  • Very good German language skills in spoken and written form for technical documentation, project meetings and collaboration with clients, specialist planners and contractors.


Benefits:
  • Interesting and varied activities/projects
  • Attractive training and development opportunities
  • Experienced and dynamic team
  • Market- and performance-based salaries

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Work location
Zurich

Categories:

Building / Construction / Civil Engineering, Architecture / Technical Design

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