Project Architect (m/f/d)

Project Architect (m/f/d)

Role:

On behalf of a client, we are looking for a creative and conceptually strong specialist to handle demanding urban planning, master plan, and site development projects in Switzerland and internationally. You will develop forward-looking urban concepts and accompany diverse planning tasks from spatial analysis through design development to the draft project or design plan. The focus is on designing sustainable city and neighbourhood structures, participating in competitions and test planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration with architecture, landscape architecture, and traffic planning. The position combines urban design expertise, analytical thinking, and digital planning with ArchiCAD with the opportunity to actively shape the spatial development of complex sites.

Responsibilities:

• Active participation in demanding urban planning, master plan, and site development projects of various scales in Switzerland and internationally

• Development and elaboration of urban concepts from the initial site analysis through the design phase to the draft project or design plan

• Conducting spatial, functional, and urban analyses to assess site potentials, usage structures, and development possibilities

• Preparation of master plans, development studies, and urban design variants considering architectural, ecological, and social requirements

• Participation in architecture and urban planning competitions, study commissions, and test planning procedures including conceptual development and graphic preparation of submissions

• Development of spatial guiding principles and usage concepts for city districts, development areas, and mixed-use sites

• Creation and processing of urban plans, diagrams, 3D models, and visualisations with ArchiCAD and suitable graphic programmes

• Preparation of high-quality presentation and decision-making documents to clearly communicate complex urban concepts

• Assistance in the development of draft projects and design plans considering planning law, functional, and design framework conditions

• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary project teams from architecture, landscape architecture, traffic planning, and other disciplines

• Participation in internal design meetings, workshops, and project presentations as well as active involvement in the further development of urban design solutions

• Independent handling of defined project and design tasks including coordination of planning documents, schedule monitoring, and ensuring high design quality

Qualifications:

• Completed architecture studies at ETH or FH or a comparable recognised higher education qualification in architecture; a specialisation in urban planning or urban development is an advantage

• Strong interest in urban planning, master planning, and site development as well as motivation to address complex spatial and social issues

• Initial professional experience in urban planning, concept development, or competition work is an advantage; qualified architects with a corresponding focus are also welcome

• Very good conceptual, analytical, and design skills as well as a solid understanding of urban contexts, spatial qualities, and sustainable neighbourhood development

• Good user knowledge of ArchiCAD 2D/3D and confident handling of the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Excel for creating plans, diagrams, visualisations, and presentations

• Independent, structured, and quality-conscious working style with pronounced creativity, initiative, and enjoyment in developing convincing urban design solutions

• Good German language skills in spoken and written form for project communication as well as teamwork, communication skills, and interest in working in international and interdisciplinary planning teams

• 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
Zurich