About the opportunity
The Department of Planning and Construction is part of the Department of Construction and Facility Management within the central university administration of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB). The department handles project development and planning, construction management, and quality management. The team manages the entire project lifecycle for conversions, major renovations, and extensions from initial idea to implementation, shaping the campus infrastructure.
Salary and benefits
- Permanent employment contract in full-time (39.83 hours per week = 100%)
- Remuneration based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L)
- Annual supplementary bonus in accordance with TV-L regulations
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible working options including mobile work and teleworking
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- 30 days of annual leave plus additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Diverse sports program with around 100 sports and an on-campus fitness studio
Who can apply?
- Successfully completed university or university of applied sciences degree in architecture, interior architecture, or a comparable discipline
- Relevant professional experience in structural planning (Hochbauplanung)
- Ideally, additional subject-specific qualification in project management (such as DVP)
- Sound knowledge of public procurement law (VOB, VgV, HOAI) and strong technical expertise
- Proficiency in standard office software and CAD; initial experience with BIM is an advantage
- Very strong command of German (at least C1 level), including technical terminology
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills
Required documents
- Cover letter stating salary expectations and earliest possible start date
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates (e.g., employment certificates, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline: October 30, 2026
- Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
- Prepare application documents including a cover letter stating salary expectations and earliest start date, CV, and certificates
- Submit your application quoting reference number ANR 6217 through the online application portal by October 30, 2026
Additional information
- Reference number: ANR 6217
- Work location: Bochum, Germany
- Travel expenses, accommodation costs, and loss of earnings for interviews cannot be reimbursed
- RUB actively promotes diversity, equal opportunities, and the professional paths of underrepresented groups, specifically encouraging applications from women and individuals with disabilities
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a degree in architecture or interior architecture who have hands-on structural planning experience and a strong grasp of German public procurement regulations (HOAI, VOB, VgV).
- Candidates looking for a stable, permanent public-sector position within a dynamic university campus development environment.
- Individuals who value flexible working arrangements, public pension schemes, and robust professional development benefits.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must possess very strong German language proficiency (at least C1 level) for handling complex technical matters and documentation.
- Relocation to or daily commuting to Bochum, Germany, is required as the position is based on-site with only partial remote/teleworking options.
- Interview travel and accommodation expenses are not covered by the employer.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This permanent full-time architect role is well-suited for professionals seeking long-term career stability in public-sector institutional infrastructure management. It offers an opportunity to lead diverse building projects across a major research university while benefiting from structured public service remuneration and comprehensive social benefits.
Our take
Qualified architects with solid procurement knowledge and fluency in German should seriously consider applying before the October 30, 2026 deadline. Candidates who do not meet the C1 German language requirement or who require relocation financial assistance should note the limitations.
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