Project Manager Municipal Landscape Protection

Zürich greener - that is our vision. Grün Stadt Zürich maintains, designs, and manages around 40 percent of the city area. Our around 600 employees from over 20 nations contribute decisively to the high quality of life in the city of Zürich through their work.

We rely on diversity and equal opportunity and see ourselves as an integrative and responsible employer.

Are you ready for a job where you can make a meaningful impact for people and nature? As part of early succession planning, you have the chance to do so as a Project Manager in the Nature Conservation and Urban Ecology department starting in spring 2027.

Tasks

• You are responsible for the sovereign supervision as well as the technical support of the municipal landscape protection objects and work together with municipal and cantonal specialist departments
• You prepare expert reports and commission protection assessments for municipal landscape protection objects for the benefit of the City Council.
• You lead, accompany, and coordinate projects for the preservation of municipal landscape protection areas
• You write statements on building applications and other projects affecting municipal landscape protection objects

Profile

• University or university of applied sciences degree preferably in geography, geology, biology, environmental sciences/engineering, landscape architecture, or comparable
• Several years of project management experience in a comparable position with a deep understanding of landscape aesthetic aspects, especially in the vicinity of settlements
• Knowledge of the legal foundations of nature and landscape protection
• Independent, self-reliant, and resilient personality with networked thinking
• Proficient German skills in speaking and writing and conceptual skills
• Knowledge of public administration as well as experience with Q-GIS is an advantage

We offer

• A motivated, competent team with strong team spirit as well as a versatile and meaningful area of responsibility
• A wide range of municipal continuing education offers and support for external continuing education
• Above-average social benefits and attractive pension scheme
• Flexible working hours, mobile working, purchase of additional holidays, as well as loyalty leave
• Discounts for public transport and catering

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your complete application. For job-related questions, Philipp Jucker, Team Leader Species Promotion and Protected Areas, +41 44 412 46 36, is at your disposal.

Please apply exclusively via the online application tool. Unfortunately, applications via e-mail or post cannot be considered.

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