Project Manager: Traffic Planning (50 - 80%), fixed-term for at least 12 months

03 September 2026
50 – 80%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join us in shaping the streets of tomorrow: eco-friendly, urban-compatible, and innovative. Experience a collaborative work environment with a strong willingness for change.

Tasks

Create and enhance attractive street spaces in Winterthur and improve traffic safety.
Utilize guidelines on urban climate initiatives and public space design.
Manage preliminary studies and small projects through all planning phases.

Skills

Degree in traffic or spatial planning, civil engineering, or related fields.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills and enjoy engaging with diverse stakeholders.

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About the job

Shape the streetscapes of tomorrow with us: climate-friendly, city-compatible and innovative. The paths within the administration are short, the willingness to change is great. We work on equal footing and in a modern working environment.

Your Tasks

You create and design attractive streetscapes in Winterthur and improve traffic safety
You use the overarching guidelines for city climate initiatives, the design of public spaces, the target image speed regime or the Winterthur cycle routes
You independently handle preliminary studies, small projects and immediate measures from the idea through all planning phases and accompany the implementation
You process citizen concerns and traffic law issues
You advise specialist departments, clients and planners

Your Profile

University or university of applied sciences degree in traffic or spatial planning, civil engineering or comparable education
Ideally experience in managing and implementing traffic planning projects or working at the interface between urban development, open space and mobility
Strong analytical, conceptual and organisational skills
Proven communication skills and enjoyment in dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders

What We Offer

Scope for design in a young and committed team that values open exchange, collaboration and appreciative communication
Annual working time model, home office options and attractive part-time models for an optimal work-life balance
Modern offices in a central location with excellent connections and urban flair
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Stefan Hug, Head of Streetscape, +41 52 267 54 94.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.