Zürich
Project Architect (m/f/d)
- 22 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 90 000 - 95 000 /year
- English (Intermediate), German (Fluent)
- 8001 Zürich
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Project Architect (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF90,000 - 95,000Role:
On behalf of a client, we are looking for a professionally and conceptually skilled specialist to work on demanding urban development, master planning and site development projects in Switzerland and internationally. You will contribute to the development of future-oriented urban districts, urban concepts and spatial development strategies and accompany projects from analysis to the draft project or design plan. The focus is on urban design work, digital planning with Archicad, and the creation of convincing competition and presentation documents. The position combines architecture, urban planning and interdisciplinary planning with diverse design opportunities and collaboration in an internationally oriented planning team.
Responsibilities:
Participation in demanding urban development, master planning and site development projects of various scales in Switzerland and abroad
Development and elaboration of urban concepts from spatial analysis through design variants to the draft project or design plan
Conducting location, district and potential analyses considering existing settlement structures, uses, open spaces and access systems
Preparation of master plans and spatial development scenarios for new urban districts, transformation areas and existing settlement areas
Conceptual and design work on urban planning competitions, study commissions and test planning
Creation and further development of digital 2D and 3D models with Archicad to examine building structures, volumes and spatial relationships
Preparation of site plans, urban sections, diagrams and visualisations to clearly present complex planning concepts
Design of high-quality presentation materials and competition documentation using Adobe Creative Suite and other digital presentation tools
Investigation of building densities, mixed uses and urban planning key figures as well as preparation of quantitative project data with Excel
Collaboration with interdisciplinary planning teams from architecture, landscape architecture, traffic planning and other disciplines
Consideration of sustainability, climate adaptation, mobility and open space quality in the development of long-term viable urban solutions
Participation in project meetings, design presentations and professional coordination as well as independent handling of defined project areas
Qualifications:
Completed architecture studies at ETH, FH or university or equivalent recognised higher education
Strong interest in urban development, master planning and site development as well as in the spatial and social development of existing and new urban districts
Initial professional experience in urban planning, site development or handling competitions and study commissions is an advantage
Very good conceptual and design skills as well as a solid understanding of spatial relationships, scale and urban design processes
Good user knowledge of Archicad 2D and 3D for digital processing of urban designs, plans and volume studies
Confident use of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Excel for creating presentations, diagrams, visualisations and urban planning key figures
Good German language skills in spoken and written form for project work and communication with planning partners; English skills for collaboration in an international environment are an advantage
Benefits:
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Experienced and dynamic team
- Market- and performance-based salaries
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Work location
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