Architect for Construction Consulting 80-100%

Your new role

You will be in contact with our construction-minded and planning clients and support them in implementing their construction projects. In this important role, you will sustainably shape the cityscape of St. Gallen. In the ongoing projects that you will manage in parallel, you will efficiently and purposefully guide the various stakeholders through the building permit process. You will keep an eye on qualitative issues and pay particular attention to ensuring that legal and procedural aspects are adequately considered.

This position is suitable for you if

• You want to competently advise construction-minded and planning individuals on urban planning, design, and building law issues while representing the interests of our office.
• You want to bring your mediating nature and social competence to your diverse contacts in a binding and engaging manner.
• You can quickly recognize the essential aspects in construction projects.
• You are accustomed to structured and independent work.
• You have completed a degree in architecture.

Good reasons to work for the city of St. Gallen:

Your new employer

The Office for Building Permits is part of the Directorate of Planning and Construction of the city administration. It accompanies planners and construction-minded individuals throughout the entire process of the building permit procedure, conducts this process, decides on building applications, and submits requests to the building permit commission. Additionally, our office is responsible for ensuring compliance with building regulations. In this area of responsibility, construction consulting primarily supports interested parties and planners until the building permit is granted and ensures procedural coordination.

Our corporate culture

The Office for Building Permits maintains a partnership-based customer relationship and meets them at eye level. We aim to carry out all tasks professionally and customer-oriented. Team performance is at the forefront. Employees support each other, have a high level of commitment, are loyal, and open to challenges. The physical proximity to important interfaces within the Directorate of Planning and Construction, as well as the collegial interaction, shape our work environment. As diverse as the city of St. Gallen, so are its approximately 3,000 employees. Equal opportunities and good collaboration are important values for us. Therefore, we treat each other with appreciation, respect, and trust.

This is what we offer

The city of St. Gallen supports the compatibility of work, family, and other areas of life. Therefore, we offer flexible working time models as well as family-friendly allowances. In our internal training program, you will find interesting offers for your professional and personal development. Your new workplace is located in the heart of our beautiful old town.

Our selection process

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Janina Schlestein, Head of Construction Consulting, phone 071 224 56 47. For questions about the selection process, please contact Michèle Bouvard, Human Resources, phone 071 224 55 62. Please submit your complete application exclusively online.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.