Zürich
Architect (m/f/d)
- 30 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 95 000 - 100 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in personnel recruitment and career planning.
Architect (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF95,000 - 100,000Architecture that lasts – is that possible without passion and foresight? Our Rocken partner has been planning and realising projects for decades, from single-family homes to complex large-scale developments. Renovations, new builds, conversions: the field of activity is deliberately broad and ranges from residential to commercial to sports buildings. The interdisciplinary approach creates synergies that directly benefit the clients. Creativity meets expertise, aesthetics meets function – always with the aim of developing sustainable solutions. Competence and customer proximity characterise the collaboration in a committed team. Ready to drive construction projects with substance forward? Then shape the future together with our Rocken partner.
Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a qualified professional for architectural design, project development and planning of demanding residential and commercial buildings in a professional Swiss architectural environment. You will work on diverse new build and conversion projects from feasibility studies through design and construction phases to the artistic supervision of execution. The focus is on developing high-quality architectural concepts, handling competitions and studies, as well as precise digital planning with ArchiCAD and BIM server. The position combines creative design competence with constructive expertise and interdisciplinary planning coordination and offers a varied project spectrum in the areas of housing, commerce, accommodation and education.
Responsibilities:
Independent development of architectural designs and construction projects for demanding residential, commercial and other building projects
Handling feasibility studies, prequalifications and architectural competitions including concept development, variant studies and presentation materials
Development and further processing of architectural projects through the SIA phases preliminary design, construction design and execution planning
Independent procurement, review and analysis of planning bases such as existing documents, building regulations, usage requirements and site information
Development of floor plan, section, façade and volume studies considering spatial quality, functionality, construction and architectural design
Clarifications with authorities, expert committees and approval bodies including documentation of results and integration of building law requirements into project planning
Coordination of specialist planners and experts from structural engineering, building services, building physics and other disciplines
Participation in selection and evaluation procedures for specialist planners as well as in the professional assessment of planning services and technical solution approaches
Integration of specialist planning into the architectural project including interface coordination, constructive alignment and technical plan review
Development and processing of architectural execution details focusing on materialisation, building envelope, connections and design quality
Digital project processing with ArchiCAD in teamwork via the BIM server including 3D modelling, plan derivation and joint model coordination
Artistic supervision of construction execution as well as checking and implementation of relevant Swiss SIA standards, building regulations and project-specific requirements
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at a university of applied sciences or ETH or a comparable recognised higher education qualification in architecture
Professional experience in handling building projects, ideally in residential and commercial construction as well as in planning new builds and conversions
Sound knowledge in architectural design, project development and construction project planning as well as interest in feasibility studies, prequalifications and architectural competitions
Confident use of ArchiCAD, ideally including 3D modelling, teamwork functions and model-based collaboration via a BIM server
Good knowledge of the Swiss SIA planning phases, building standards and building law regulations as well as experience in clarifying and implementing official requirements
Profound understanding of building construction, materialisation and architectural detail development as well as experience in coordinating and integrating interdisciplinary specialist planning
Good German language skills in spoken and written form for design presentations, competition documentation, authority clarifications and collaboration with planning management and specialist planners
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Comfortable office with modern infrastructure
- Open corporate culture
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
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Work location
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