Deputy Municipal Technician, Building Control

Join a thriving Vaud municipality and lead the development of its built environment

Our client, the municipality of Crans VD located in the Nyon district, has 2,500 inhabitants and covers nearly 440 hectares, between the motorway and Lake Geneva. A dynamic and constantly evolving municipality, it is currently undertaking several major projects: renovation of the sports and leisure area, renovation of the community centre, modernisation of street lighting, as well as the ongoing development of its infrastructure. To strengthen its technical service, we are looking for a Deputy Municipal Technician, Building Control.

As the true right hand of the Head of Service, you hold a central role within this 13-person municipal administration. You are the deputy to the head of building control and actively contribute to the sound development of the municipal territory. You enjoy a high degree of autonomy in managing your files and have a cross-sectional view of construction projects, working directly with authorities, contractors, consulting firms, companies and property owners.

Main tasks

• Manage the technical and administrative aspects of requests related to building control, tree felling permits and use of public land
• Analyse files, ensure their legal and technical compliance
• Collaborate with engineering offices, architects and other contractors
• Draft correspondence to owners and contractors and ensure follow-up of procedures until the building permit is issued
• Monitor and inspect construction sites on location
• Substitute for the head of building control in their absence

Your profile

• Federal VET Diploma as draughtsperson, geomatician or technician ES in planning or construction management
• Proven experience in Switzerland managing construction files within a municipal administration, civil engineering office or architects
• Proficient in reading construction plans and skilled in traditional IT tools
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework related to construction
• Fluent oral and written French
• You stand out for your autonomy, analytical mind, sense of responsibility, proactivity and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders
• We offer

• A key role with direct impact on the development of the municipal territory
• A human-scale and dynamic working environment within a collaborative and committed technical team
• A permanent contract at 80-100% and a stable position with great autonomy
• Opportunities for career development and continuous training
• Working conditions in line with the practices of Vaud municipal administrations

Want to actively contribute to the development of a Vaud municipality on the shores of Lake Geneva? Then do not hesitate to contact us by email at steve.veya@ems.ch or call us on +41 21 613 70 03 for more information.

Vacancy no.: 5090.VD