architect.

From the initial idea and first sketch to construction supervision, you as an architect are involved in every step. Every new building project starts with you. You design livable spaces, creatively and responsibly. Want to know what else awaits you as an architect? Find out here.

There’s not just the architect. You can specialise extremely well in this profession. Look at all the possibilities:

• Landscape architect: If you have a green thumb, you can pursue a career as a landscape architect. You design parks and green spaces for public buildings. It’s up to you to combine functionality and aesthetics. As a landscape architect, you work closely with urban planners, engineers, and sociologists.
• Urban planner: Architects in urban planning are responsible for the appearance of cities and municipalities. You take care of the living environment of the residents. You think quite big. You design neighbourhoods and pay attention to every little detail.
• Interior designer: Unlike landscape architects and urban planners, as an interior designer you work within buildings. You have an eye for every detail and ensure that the occupants feel comfortable. Your scope of work is quite diverse. You're involved in interior construction, renovations, spatial expansions, repurposing, modernisations, refurbishments, and revitalisations.
• Green architecture: The so-called green architect has the future. Sustainability is also a major topic in construction projects. As a green architect, you develop environmentally friendly designs. You work with circular economy, recycling, new technologies, and traditional building materials. Even the maintenance of the building is resource efficient. Your task is to implement green architecture for the benefit of the residents and the environment.

Architects are in high demand on the job market. This also influences your monthly gross salary. How much you earn depends on your specialization and professional experience. It also depends on the project itself. For example, you’ll earn more on a prestigious large-scale project than on a standard building.

Architecture is a demanding profession. For that, you need a solid education. Typically, you study at a recognised university and graduate with a master’s degree. An alternative is a degree from a University of Applied Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Only a few cantons require architects to register. Depending on your area of specialisation, you continue your professional development regularly. Professional associations and universities of applied sciences offer numerous master’s programmes and postgraduate courses. These include specialised Master of Science degrees and programmes in Critical Urbanisms. You can also further your education in sustainable building, heritage conservation, or real estate valuation.

As an architect, you have good career prospects in many areas. Most start their career in a private architecture or planning firm. Here, you specialise in a specific field, such as residential construction. Alternatively, you can work in public administration, in building construction, or in urban and regional planning. If you discover your passion for research and teaching during your studies, you can get involved at universities. Are you looking for an interesting position as an architect? You can find job opportunities for architects on this page.

As a career changer, your best chances are if you come from a related profession. A vocational training as a draughtsman EFZ in the field of architecture already qualifies you for university studies. Also, practical experience in an architecture firm is recognized by some universities of applied sciences as a solid foundation just ask around.

You won't climb the traditional career ladder as an architect, like you might in other fields. Instead, you have plenty of options to specialise. If you gain expertise in future oriented areas such as sustainable building, you'll become a sought-after expert. That will pay off for you. Take a look at our tips on how you can specialise as an architect.

As an architect, you have a strong interest in science and technology. You're also very creative. But there are also some other qualities that matter:

• Good comprehension: As an architect, you adapt quickly to new technologies and workflows. Complexity is a challenge for you, not an obstacle. You think strategically and are always one step ahead of others.
• Communicative: Ideas, concepts, and construction progress need to be communicated. Therefore, you must, on the one hand, know what you're doing and, on the other hand, be able to translate the technical language.
• Orderly and precise: You manage construction projects and always keep an overview. To ensure everything runs smoothly, you work very accurately and pay attention to every detail. Cutting corners is not an option.
• Responsible: Every building changes the living environment. As an architect, you bear a significant responsibility towards the client, society, and nature.

There are many good reasons to work at Randstad as an architect:

✓ exciting jobs with well-known companies
✓ a reliable contact person whenever you need one, personal advice really matters
✓ attractive employment conditions and good social benefits
✓ continuing education courses and personal development opportunities
✓ clear information in the myRandstad app
✓ do you have a fixed-term contract? Often, there’s a chance to secure a permanent position afterwards. Many popular companies also recruit their staff directly through Randstad.

your professional development budget as an architect at randstad.

If you work as a production worker for Randstad, you have access to training courses. As part of the TempTraining program from swissstaffing, you can attend various training sessions. You will get the course fees reimbursed later, provided you pass the course exam. Your Randstad consultant is there to support you if you have any questions. This way, you can also acquire additional language skills or job-specific knowledge all during your working hours as an architect.

Have you found your dream job as an architect? Not only qualifications and certificates determine the success of your applications. Careful, error-free, and personalized documents will definitely help you in your job search. Here are a few useful tips to improve your chances:

Here you will find the answers to frequently asked questions about the profession of architect.