Renens
Head of Urban Planning Department 100%
- 31 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
As the capital of the dynamic district of West Lausanne, the City of Renens now has more than 21,000 inhabitants. It actively pursues its development by balancing several strategic priorities such as quality of life, sustainability, the local economy, social integration, and cultural diversity. To ensure the continuity of the management of the Urban Planning Department, the City is looking for its future
Head of Urban Planning Department 100%
Your responsibilities:
As Head of the Urban Planning Department of a large city in the Canton, you lead a team of about ten professionals and ensure the planning and monitoring of projects that shape the urban future.
You work closely with your Municipal Councillor, playing a key role in advancing strategic files.
The management of building permits falls under your department and therefore your supervision.
To do this, you ensure harmonious management of your team by anticipating needs and developing skills.
You work closely with various departments, particularly within the technical centre, to guarantee the coordination of actions.
You are also a key contact for external partners (SDOL, la Fabrique de Malley, TL, the State, etc.), ensuring the proper conduct of major inter-municipal projects, thus contributing to the sustainable and harmonious development of the city and region.
Your profile:
You are a curious, open-minded person, driven by the desire to actively contribute to the public good. A natural decision-maker, capable of advancing files, you also possess a sense of dialogue and compromise.
Your ability to work in a team, listen to, and integrate the perspectives of your partners is crucial to successfully carrying out ambitious projects. In this exciting but demanding role, your organisational skills, tenacity, and ability to prioritise tasks are essential to ensure the success of long-term projects.
As a leader, you know how to motivate and energise your team, creating a collaborative and efficient working environment.
With a background in architecture or architecture-urban planning, you have already managed teams and large-scale projects, ideally in a similar position or function.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application by applying online