Description

In this role, you will lead a talented team of architects in Switzerland, shaping innovative charging stations while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing strategic design direction, managing stakeholders, and collaborating across functions to ensure successful location deployment.

Requirements

• •Experience in CX-focused projects
• •Proven experience leading or mentoring others
• •Experience in retail design, public space design, site development, or complex infrastructure projects
• •Collaborative, empathetic, and empowering leadership style
• •Ability to navigate complex relationships with local authorities and regulatory bodies
• •Strategic mindset with attention to design detail
• •Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving
• •Clear, empathetic communication with technical and non-technical audiences
• •8+ years of professional experience in architecture, infrastructure design, or related field
• •ETH or equivalent university degree in Architecture, or HF/FH in architecture/civil engineering/related discipline
• •Intermediate proficiency in Revit or similar
• •Fluency in German and English (French is an advantage)
• •Motivation to accelerate the energy transition and lead teams toward meaningful impact

Tasks

• •Build and mentor the Location Design team in Switzerland
• •Create a culture of psychological safety and open feedback
• •Provide clear direction and empower team members
• •Lead the architectural vision for Switzerland's location portfolio
• •Ensure design consistency with Fastned's vision
• •Adapt designs to local requirements and regulations
• •Act as the primary contact for key stakeholders
• •Build relationships with road authorities and government bodies
• •Continuously improve team workflows and processes
• •Establish and share best practices for collaboration
• •Partner with Expansion Management and Construction Management teams
• •Accelerate location deployment while maintaining design integrity
• •Encourage experimentation and innovative methods within the team
• •Champion design quality and uphold Fastned’s reputation

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