St. Gallen
ARCHITECT (m/f/d)
- 12 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 90 000 - 95 000 /year
- German (Fluent)
- 9000 St. Gallen
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ARCHITECT (m/f/d)
Salary - CHF90,000 - 95,000Role:
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a qualified architect for the development and planning of demanding residential and high-rise building projects. You will accompany construction projects from the initial site analysis through architectural concept development to the complete building application. The focus is on developing economically and aesthetically convincing development concepts, assessing building law framework conditions, and optimising projects regarding their feasibility. The position is suitable both for experienced architects with Swiss project experience and for university graduates who wish to specialise in project development and architectural planning.
Responsibilities:
High-rise project development: Independent development and planning of residential buildings and other high-rise projects from the initial idea to the building application
Site analyses: Examination of site potentials regarding utilisation, development possibilities, access, and building law framework conditions
Feasibility studies: Preparation of development studies, volume analyses, and variant comparisons to assess technical, aesthetic, and economic feasibility
Architectural design: Development of building, floor plan, façade, and design concepts considering functional and urban planning requirements
Preliminary design and planning: Preparation of preliminary and construction projects according to relevant SIA service phases
Building application planning: Preparation and coordination of complete building application documents including plans, evidence, and project-relevant documentation
Building law clarifications: Examination of cantonal and municipal building regulations, zoning ordinances, boundary distances, and other planning law requirements
ArchiCAD planning: Creation and editing of 2D and 3D building models, design drawings, and technical planning documents
Project optimisation: Further development of architectural concepts regarding space efficiency, construction costs, materialisation, and approval capability
Specialist planner coordination: Coordination with structural engineers, building services planners, and other specialist offices during project development
Client and authority coordination: Professional support of project meetings as well as conducting clarifications with clients, authorities, and approval offices
Project presentation: Preparation of design variants, planning bases, and project documents to support client decisions
Qualifications:
Completed architecture degree FH or ETH or equivalent university degree in architecture; career starters with appropriate qualifications are also welcome
Good knowledge in architectural design planning, project planning, and development of residential and high-rise building projects
Experience in Swiss architectural planning and building application processing is an advantage, especially in independent development and planning of construction projects
Knowledge of Swiss building legislation, cantonal building regulations, and municipal building and zoning ordinances or willingness for corresponding professional deepening
Good user knowledge in ArchiCAD for 2D and 3D planning or willingness to specifically expand existing CAD skills
Expertise in building design, floor plan design, construction, and economic project development
Good German language skills in spoken and written form for preparing planning documents as well as communication with clients, authorities, and specialist planners
Benefits:
- Interesting and varied activities/projects
- Attractive training and development opportunities
- Contribution or takeover of mobile phone and notebook
- Experienced and dynamic team
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Work location
St. Gallen
Contact
Robin Maurer,
+41443852153