Intern in Building Consultancy 80 - 100%

About the job

looking ahead | shaping | preserving

Building Directorate Canton of Zurich

80 - 100%

1 October 2026 or by arrangement

Intern in Building Consultancy

Do you have a passion for historic buildings and their architectural development? Would you like to gain insight into the practical work of the cantonal monument preservation office? The Building Consultancy department has an internship position available from October 2026 for a duration of one year.

Your tasks

• Active collaboration in the two exciting subject areas of settlements and railway facilities alongside experienced building consultants.
• Independent execution of research and targeted compilation of important project documents.
• Participation in on-site inspections and accompaniment of the architectural development of objects of architectural or technical-historical significance.
• Getting to know the entire spectrum of official procedures – from building applications to heritage protection orders and grant matters.
• Active involvement at the interfaces of monument protection, modern building development, and administrative practice.

Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, art history, or a related field.
• Interest in the preservation, care, and contemporary further development of historic buildings and facilities.
• Enjoyment of independent research and structured preparation of complex fundamentals.
• Reliable and team-oriented working style for collaboration with various interfaces.
• Motivation to apply theory in the dynamic everyday life of building and monument consultancy as well as administration.

Your contact

Jonas Schädler

Building Consultant

+41 43 258 84 39

Building Consultant

+41 43 258 84 39

Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.

About us

The Office for Spatial Development (ARE) is the cantonal specialist office for spatial planning, geoinformation, and cultural heritage preservation. It contributes to promoting the location quality of the living and economic area of Zurich and creates the conditions for attractive settlement and landscape areas. In addition, ARE provides spatial data and preserves the cultural heritage of the Canton of Zurich.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Directorate, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main station.

Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Directorate, you help shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main station.

We offer…

Meaningful work

Responsible activity

Mobile working / home office

Interaction on equal footing

Your application process

Pre-selection

Interview

Final decision