Head of Building Inspectorate

11 July 2026
100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join the Bauinspektorat at the Amt für Baubewilligungen. Shape efficient construction processes!

Tasks

Lead organizational and strategic operations of the Bauinspektorat.
Ensure processing of construction permit applications for the city council.
Participate in specialized projects and committees.

Skills

Degree in architecture, urban planning, or civil engineering required.
Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders essential.
Solution-oriented mindset and ability to think critically.

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About the job

As the Building Inspectorate within the Office for Building Permits, we ensure an efficient and competent processing of building applications according to building, planning and environmental law – with solution-oriented advice and review. Do you enjoy working in close exchange with your three teams (building permits, building control, legal office), act pragmatically, reliably and responsibly depending on the situation – and keep an overview even with complex projects? Then you are a perfect fit for us!

Your Tasks

Organisational, personnel and strategic management of the Building Inspectorate with its three team leaders and deputy management of the Office for Building Permits

Ensuring the processing of building permit procedures and submission of applications to the city council building committee

Drafting co-reports for city council consultations

Project management or collaboration on specialist projects

Participation in specialist committees and boards

Your Profile

Completed university or university of applied sciences degree in architecture, spatial planning, civil engineering or equivalent qualification

Private sector practical and project experience with many years of leadership responsibility

Experience in building, planning and environmental protection law

Strong communication skills in dealing with various project participants and different stakeholder groups

High level of service and solution orientation

Distinctive networked thinking

What We Offer

Fair, transparent salary system with market-appropriate remuneration

Modern and centrally located workplace near Winterthur train station

Responsible area of work with high decision-making authority

Great flexibility in work organisation with annual working hours and home office options

Generous training opportunities

Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Benjamin Stadler, Head of the Office for Building Permits, +41 52 267 54 13 (absent from 27.7.2026 - 9.8.2026). Feedback on received applications will be given from 27.7.2026.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.