Project Architect (f/m/d)

As part of the PureGym Group with over 2 million members, we are one of the three largest fitness chains in Europe and are therefore ideally positioned to continue pursuing and realizing our ambitious goals. In this way, we can make an even greater and more important contribution to the fitness and health of the Swiss population in the future.

We’re growing again and we are looking for a passionate and motivated Project Architect (f/m/d) to join our Swiss Team! As the Project Architect you will turn architectural design intent into accurate and detailed drawings, and lead the in-market activities to deliver high quality, low cost gym designs that achieve a market-leading ‘everybody welcome’ environment. You will also contribute to the wider Development team in developing a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

This role covers the following responsibilities:

Working for a Senior Project Architect based in the UK, provide the following activities to deliver new and refurbished gyms:

• Provision of the appropriate architectural technical evaluation of each site, including detailed measured survey information.

• Input into the general arrangement, gym equipment layout, and internal elevations (‘the design intent’) through highlighting any potential considerations (e.g. floor to ceiling height constraints, co-ordination conflicts etc).

• Support the acquisition of all necessary permits, warrants and permissions through providing the necessary information to the wider property team.

• Ensure all technical, regulatory and risk mitigations are included in the architectural layout and technical drawings, including:

  • Fire regulations and occupancy requirements

  • Structural loading

  • Acoustics

  • Local building regulations

  • Planning and permits

  • Specialist M&E solutions such as smoke extract systems

• Provide all elements of the architectural process in line with critical milestones to support delivery of the property pipeline, and all major design phases pass the necessary approval stages.

• Ensure each gym project considers design-related risks and these are mitigated or minimized wherever possible.

• Through on-site assessments, ensure compliance of each gym development project in line with the approved architectural design.

The right person for the role will meet the following requirements:

• Qualified Architect with industry recognised certification and credentials.

• Educated to degree level and can demonstrate a track record of continual professional and personal development.

• Experience of large-scale leisure, retail, hospitality, or rapidly growing organizations, delivering multiple projects at the same time, with in-depth onsite experience.

• Is fluent in French and English.

• Needs to have a technical understand of construction methodologies.

• Must have experience of auto-CAD with Revit being desirable.

• Has experience of building relationships and performance managing 3rd party contractors and advisers to deliver required results.

• A highly capable operator who can successfully resolve difficult situations and make critical decisions under pressure.

• Proactive, accountable, hands on, adaptable and able to react quickly to a fast moving, ever-changing environment.

• An excellent communicator, with the ability to simply convey complex messages and influence at a senior level.

• Commercially astute, able to evaluate investment decisions considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return.

What we offer:

Our benefits go beyond the core benefits outlined below and give the successful candidate an opportunity to grow and build a truly rewarding career.

• We offer a free gym membership for you + 1.

• We offer exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within out gyms and through other external providers.

• Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access.

• Our working hours are flexible.

• We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day.

Apply now (in English) and become part of the PureGym family. Together, let's give more people the opportunity to live a healthier life!