Beschreibung

The City of Fribourg is pursuing its development in the heart of a rapidly evolving environment. Numerous structural urban projects are underway, along with territorial initiatives such as the Bourg project, the train station square, the Sarine project, school infrastructures, or the detailed development plan for Torry-East. The development and construction of public facilities are also accompanied by increased demands for sustainability, public spaces, and architectural quality. The Urban Planning and Architecture Service is responsible for managing and implementing territorial projects and various construction efforts regarding public spaces and municipal buildings. In order to ensure the continuity, coherence, and management of these issues, we are seeking to recruit its future City Architect - Head of the Urban Planning and Architecture Service.**Your responsibilities**You will lead the Service and ensure its management on financial, technical, and human levels. At the head of a structure organized into seven sectors and comprising nearly 190 employees, you will unify your teams and ensure the coordination of activities, as well as interfaces with other city services. You will represent the project owner on urban planning and architecture issues, participate in committees, and advise local authorities on decisions and choices. You will ensure the continuity and quality of ongoing projects while also providing proactive suggestions to anticipate future developments and challenges. Finally, you will guarantee budget control (budget, monitoring, financial plans) and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in terms of territorial planning, public procedures, and market regulations.**Your profile**You have several years of experience in a comparable management or leadership position, with concrete exposure to construction, urban development, and public space management challenges. You have solid experience in leading teams and are recognized for your ability to structure, prioritize, and advance complex files in a demanding environment. Equipped with a holistic vision, you know how to align financial and political issues to ensure efficient and sustainable management of activities. Knowledge of the City of Fribourg, the surrounding area, and the local professional network would be an asset. Your ease of communication and leadership posture enable you to engage with authorities clearly, rigorously, and with a sense of public service. You hold a degree in architecture from an EPF, university, or equivalent, ideally supplemented by training in urban planning/land use planning. Being fluent in French or German, with good knowledge of the partner language, constitutes a serious advantage. jid09dd2d8aen jit0206aen jpiy26aen