Fonds Kirchberg Is Recruiting a Landscape Architect (Permanent Contract - Career Level A1)

The Urbanisation and Development Fonds of the Kirchberg Plateau, also known as Fonds Kirchberg, is a financially independent public institution operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.

Mission

The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, programming, initiation, coordination and monitoring of landscape and public space development projects. The role also includes coordinating environmental procedures and overseeing the management, maintenance and enhancement of landscape assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and monitor the landscape and environmental aspects of interdisciplinary urban development projects;
• Plan, develop and coordinate projects involving the development, redevelopment and upgrading of public spaces;
• Manage and enhance landscape assets, green spaces, tree heritage and recreational facilities;
• Develop and monitor requirements related to environmental matters, landscape design, biodiversity and sustainability;
• Coordinate engineering consultancies, consultants, public authorities, contractors and partners involved in urban planning, landscape and environmental projects;
• Monitor the landscape, environmental and ecological quality of projects;
• Coordinate environmental procedures, including nature protection permits, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), CEF measures, ecological assessments and ecological compensation measures;
• Organise competitions, consultations and calls for applications related to landscape architecture and public space projects;
• Prepare terms of reference, tender documents, public procurement files, correspondence, reports and administrative documentation;
• Coordinate with implementation and maintenance departments regarding project delivery, acceptance, operation and management;
• Define and monitor maintenance strategies for green spaces, tree assets and urban furniture;
• Integrate biodiversity, climate resilience, sustainability and quality-of-life considerations into projects;
• Coordinate the Green Spaces Monitoring Committee;
• Monitor legal aspects relating to the management, occupation and allocation of land;
• Participate in the configuration, use and monitoring of planning, mapping and maintenance management tools, including GIS tools such as Oxygis.

Profile

Education

Applicants must hold:

• A Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or an equivalent qualification (Master's level / Bac+5); or
• A Master's degree in Urban Planning, Spatial Planning, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Agronomy or a comparable field.

This academic background should be complemented by substantial experience in coordinating urban planning, environmental and landscape projects. Experience in the management of public and landscaped spaces would be considered an asset.

Additional qualifications in project management, public procurement, biodiversity, environmental procedures or environmental law would be advantageous.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of Luxembourg legislation relating to spatial planning, municipal planning and urban development;
• Thorough knowledge of national nature conservation and environmental legislation;
• Excellent command of environmental procedures, including nature protection permits, EIAs, CEF measures, ecological assessments and ecological compensation measures;
• Knowledge of public procurement procedures, administrative processes and public project management;
• Good understanding of issues related to biodiversity, climate resilience, sustainable management of public spaces and landscape asset maintenance.

Professional Experience

Significant professional experience in the following fields:

• Landscape architecture;
• Urban development;
• Environment;
• Green space management.

More specifically, proven experience in:

• Coordinating and monitoring complex landscape, environmental or urban development projects;
• Managing public-sector projects;
• Preparing technical specifications, tender documents, procurement files and administrative documentation;
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultancy firms, public authorities, contractors and technical departments;
• Monitoring environmental procedures and permit applications.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage several projects, procedures and stakeholders simultaneously;
• Strong coordination and consultation skills;
• A rigorous and analytical approach, with the ability to identify appropriate solutions to technical, landscape, environmental, legal and administrative issues;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to present issues clearly, develop sound arguments and defend proposed approaches;
• Strong environmental awareness and a long-term vision for the quality of outdoor and public spaces;
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility;
• Open-minded, collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset;
• Strong adaptability and a genuine enthusiasm for teamwork.

Languages

• Excellent command of French, minimum level C1;
• Good understanding of German, minimum level B2;
• Knowledge of Luxembourgish and English will be considered an asset.

Additional Assets

• Professional experience gained in Luxembourg;
• Knowledge of the functioning of Luxembourg public administrations and public institutions;
• Experience in managing tree assets and green spaces;
• Proficiency in GIS tools, geographic databases and maintenance management software;
• Experience in organising design competitions or consultation procedures in the fields of landscape architecture and public space design.

Application Procedure

Applications, including supporting documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae and certified copies of diplomas), should be submitted no later than 1 November 2026 to the President of the Fund at hr@fondskirchberg.lu or by post to the following address:

Fonds d’Urbanisation et d’Aménagement du Plateau de Kirchberg
4, rue Erasme
L-1468 Luxembourg

Sylvie SIEBENBORN
President of the Board of Directors
Fonds d’Urbanisation et d’Aménagement du Plateau de Kirchberg