About the opportunity
The Department of Infrastructure and Facility Management at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is seeking a full-time, permanent Architect or Civil Engineer. The department covers a wide range of tasks, including caretaking, cleaning, security, parking, fleet management, logistics, and printing services. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing conversion and modernization projects across the university campus and external properties in Bochum.
Salary and benefits
- Salary up to Entgeltgruppe E10 – E11 TV-L, depending on personal and tariff qualifications
- Permanent, full-time contract (39.83 hours/week)
- 30 days of annual leave
- Paid time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Annual special payment (Jahressonderzahlung)
- Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
- Extensive continuing education and training opportunities
- Diverse sports program with around 100 sports and an on-campus gym
- Discounts on bicycle rentals and purchases
- Fair working hours and family-friendly working conditions
Who can apply?
- Completed university degree (TH/FH/University/BA) in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field
- More than three years of relevant professional experience in an engineering-related role with sound planning competence
- Experience in planning and executing construction projects, preferably public projects in Germany, including handling building permit procedures
- Comprehensive knowledge of public construction law (e.g., BauO NRW, fire protection standards, STLB-Bau, HOAI, VOB, VOL, VgV, DIN standards)
- Very good oral and written German language skills (at least C1 level) for communication with authorities, scientists, and stakeholders
- A valid Class B driver's license
- Proactive, structured, and independent working style with a strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills
- Building template authorization (Bauvorlageberechtigung) according to § 67 Abs. 3 Nr. 2 BauO NRW (2018) is an advantage
- Experience in construction management, creating specifications, pollutant remediation, or laboratory construction is an advantage
Required documents
- Cover letter (Anschreiben)
- Tabular curriculum vitae (Lebenslauf)
- Certificates and references (e.g., employment references, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline: October 9, 2026
How to apply
- Apply online via the official Ruhr-Universität Bochum application portal using the reference number (ANR) 6088.
Additional information
- The place of work is Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany.
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities.
- Travel, accommodation, or other application-related expenses for interviews cannot be reimbursed.
- For further information, contact Ms. Norma Schormann (+49 234 32 22368) or Ms. Sawssan Hanafi (+49 234 32 22938).
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…
- Have over three years of professional experience in engineering or architecture.
- Expertise in German public construction law (e.g., BauO NRW, VOB, HOAI).
- Experience managing building permit procedures and construction projects.
- Hold a university degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires C1-level German language proficiency for communication with authorities.
- Lacks telework options as the role is on-site in Bochum.
- A valid Class B driver's license is mandatory.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This permanent role allows a professional to oversee the modernization and planning of a large university campus, offering long-term stability and the ability to manage diverse public construction projects from inception to completion.
Our take
A strong choice for experienced German-licensed architects or civil engineers seeking a permanent, stable career in public sector campus management.
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