Urban Planning Architect

Do you enjoy solving complex land-use planning issues and coordinating the views of different stakeholders and environmental constraints? In Kirkkonummi's planning, we strive for a high-quality living and operating environment for residents, businesses, and tourists. If a solution-oriented working style feels natural to you, come join us as an Urban Planning Architect! The position is new and permanent. Work begins on September 15, 2026, or as agreed. The Urban Planning Architect works in the zoning and transport system services unit. Main duties include the independent preparation of detailed and master plans, guiding consultants, ordering reports, programming work, negotiations related to planning, and board preparation, as well as participating in the municipality's development and cooperation projects. The role can be tailored according to the selected person's expertise and capabilities: if you have a specific skill or area of interest, please mention it in your application. The qualification requirement for the position is a suitable university degree and sufficient experience in preparing detailed plans and land-use planning tasks. Currently, our diverse industrial projects particularly need more skilled professionals. We expect the selected person to have a proactive working approach, a willingness to develop, and good interaction and cooperation skills. Visualization skills are considered an advantage. Performing the duties requires good written and oral skills in Finnish. Good skills in Swedish are valued. In Kirkkonummi, a professional and humorous work community awaits you, with a positive atmosphere and room for new ideas. To support orientation, there is a diverse network of experts, and we encourage continuous on-the-job learning. We offer you: - the opportunity to develop your expertise - flexible remote work options depending on the work situation - occupational health services exceeding the statutory level - sports and culture benefit (Epassi) - free swimming opportunities at the Kirkkonummi swimming hall upon presentation of a staff card. Before assuming the position, the selected person must present an acceptable certificate of health. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Salary and terms of employment are determined according to the Collective Agreement (TS) for technical staff in the municipal sector. Applications must be submitted electronically by August 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM to: www.kuntarekry.fi (job key KIR-01-9-26). Interviews are intended to be held primarily on Monday, September 7, 2026.