JOB DESCRIPTION

Selection reference:: 0IB/C0M/2025/2740 Domain: BUILDINGS and SUPPLIES (incl logistics)

Where: Department RE – “Management of Real Estate”, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group: Temporary agent 2b – Administrator

Grade range: AD5-7

Publication deadline 28/11/20025 – 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The mission of OIB, the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels, is to ensure a functional, safe and comfortable workplace for Commission staff and to provide high quality support services, based on a client-oriented approach in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way. OIB is responsible for the accommodation of staff, management of social infrastructure (canteens, daycare, etc.) and logistics, as well as social infrastructure on the Ispra site in Italy.

The Real Estate Department (OIB.RE) within the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB), is responsible for implementing the Commission’s real estate policy and managing its buildings’ portfolio in Brussels. The Commission Chief Architect, reports directly to the Head of Departement Real Estate, closely follows real estate developments in Brussels, analyses them, and provides strategic advice on the Commission’s real estate projects and policies in this backdrop

WE PROPOSE

We propose the job of “Commission Chief Architect” with the following tasks:

• Analyses real estate projects from architectural, urbanistic, environmental, sustainability, and financial perspective.
• Contributes to the conception, development, implementation, and assessment of the Commission’s real estate policy and concrete projects.
• Provides expert advice on the real estate and urban planning policies of the Brussels- Capital Region.
• Represents the Commission in meetings with local, regional, and federal authorities, NGOs, universities, and other relevant stakeholders
• Liaises closely with the “Bouwmeester – MaTtre Architecte” of Brussels-Capital Region and with service responsible for urban planning, architecture, environment, and cultural heritage.
• Coordinates high-profile architectural initiatives and events, including international competitions and collaborative projects, fostering innovation and inclusive design upon request.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all political and administrative levels, ensuring knowledge sharing and alignment with Commission priorities.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a Commission Chief Architect. The ideal profile for the job has the following features:

1. Required

• A diploma in Architecture.
• At least a 10 years’ experience as an architect or project manager in the construction of

large-scale office buildings, conference facilities    or similar projects. Ideally, having worked

in pluri-disciplinary and multicultural teams in        the field of architecture, including urban

planning and policy development.

• At least 3 years’ experience in developing or advising on local / regional / national Urban

Policies, such as urban planning, architectural        quality, sustainability, circular economy,

innovative practices. Particularly, in connection    with projects that integrate institutional

buildings into the city’s urban environment and community life (e.g. Ground Floor Activation, adaptive reuse of public buildings, urban regeneration initiatives, etc.).

2. Desired

• Experience in policy drafting, sustainable built environment, circular economy and innovative design practices such as New European Bauhaus.
• Experience in coordinating high-profile architectural events or initiatives and jurying or contributing to internal architectural competitions.
• Be able to demonstrate of an in-depth understanding of Brussels-Capital Region’s planning, functioning and urban, architectural and environmental policies.

3. Personal qualities required for the position (assessed during the interview)

• Flexibility and resilience
• Organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management at across local, regional, national or international levels
• Effective communication and networking skills
• Team spirit
• Results oriented

4. Languages : English(Cl Level) and French (B2 level)

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [email protected] indicating the selection reference 0IB/C0M/2025/2740 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline.