Chief Architect of Works at CIT-S

Technical, Logistics

Chief Architect of Works at CIT-S

The Directorate of Construction, Engineering, Technical and Safety (CIT-S) of the CHUV is looking for a chief architect of works at a 90% activity rate to complete its team.

The starting date is scheduled for March 1, 2026, or to be agreed upon.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in the fields of care, medical research, and training.

The Directorate of Construction, Engineering, Technical and Safety (CIT-S) has as its main missions the operation, maintenance, construction, engineering, technical assistance, and consulting for the entire real estate portfolio of the CHUV and its affiliated sites.

The three main missions of CIT-S are:

• Construction and modernization: study and realization of architectural projects, renovation of technical installations
• Operation: maintenance of technical and biomedical equipment, as well as infrastructures, and ensuring the production and distribution of fluids and energies necessary for medical, research, technical, and administrative activities
• Protection and safety: protection of property and people.

Mission

• You carry out study phases (feasibility, preliminary project, final project, authorizations) for projects located on the hospital site and on external sites
• You ensure the preparation phases for execution, develop and manage technical projects
• You manage external contractors on certain operations
• You direct the works for various construction sites
• You prepare the necessary documents ensuring the application of the rules of the State of Vaud and internal procedures regarding construction
• You operate in an environment subject to a quality management system.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Arts HES/EPFL in architecture or an equivalent recognized degree
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the construction field, as well as in carrying out BIM studies (Revit)
• You have good knowledge of standards, laws, and regulations related to construction professions
• You master professional computer tools (AutoCAD, MS Project, CAD) as well as common office tools
• You demonstrate personal commitment, good team spirit, and collaboration skills
• Technical knowledge in the hospital field is an asset.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and training centers partnered with the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr. Philippe Hingray, head of internal projects and works section, at 021 314 56 08

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70.

CHUV applies the highest quality requirements in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

We kindly ask placement agencies to note that applications submitted directly by them on our recruitment platform are not accepted and cannot be invoiced. Thank you for your understanding.