Project Developer, Acquisition and Land Sale, Urban Strategy - fixed-term position

Project Developer, Acquisition and Land Sales, Urban Strategy - fixed-term position

Aarhus is growing, and by 2036 40,000 more people could call the city home. Acquisition & Land Sales develop and support urban development in a responsible manner. We create the framework and space for even more residents of Aarhus to have the opportunity to become part of the community in the city.

We are seeking a project developer who will help lift complex urban development projects as we develop areas for both housing and business.

What does the job involve?

You will work closely with colleagues, technical and strategic advisors and various relevant authorities. In your role as project developer you will represent the municipality's landowner interests in connection with project development, planning and construction development, and be the formal client in the local plan process. You will also be able to contribute to your colleagues' tendering and sale of land.

Your areas of responsibility will include

• Project and process management
• Project development
• Represent the municipality's landowner interests in local plan processes
• Regulatory dialogue
• Budget control

Your profile

We are looking for a colleague who is sharp, curious, enthusiastic and eager to explore and challenge. Together we shall develop new urban areas, drive project work and make a difference in the city's development. Therefore, good collaboration skills and the ability to handle multiple parallel tasks are necessary. The position requires a cooperative and solution-oriented profile with professional impact when challenges must be addressed.

It is essential for the role that you are good at building relationships and ensuring a good and healthy collaboration in cross-disciplinary projects.

In addition we would like to see

• You have experience with municipal planning practice and an understanding of political processes
• You are analytical, have an overview and strategic sense.
• You have a relevant educational background, e.g. as an architect, engineer, lawyer or urban planner, and have a pronounced understanding of what constitutes a good city.
• You are keen to, among good colleagues, work under a high degree of self-leadership and possess the necessary level of self-discipline and structure required to reach goals.
• You are eager to work in a political organization.
• You have commercial and market understanding.

We offer

We offer an exciting, varied and challenging job in an informal environment where what you achieve makes a real difference. You will enter an exciting, interdisciplinary environment where personal well-being and professional quality are given high value and where the opportunities to influence your own area of work are great.

The position is fixed-term for 24 months with the possibility of extension.

About Acquisition and Land Sales

Acquisition and Land Sales are the driving force in implementing the municipality's Acquisition and Land Sale Strategy. We deal with:

• Purchase of properties and areas for future urban development and public purposes
• Development of properties with a view to subsequent sale
• Sale of areas and parcels for both housing and business

We are part of Urban Strategy, Technology and Environment, where urban development in Aarhus often begins.

With urban life and city quality as the driving force, we help create a good city for all. Technology and Environment consists of about 1,200 employees with the common mission to create attractive and sustainable frameworks for life in Aarhus. In these years, Aarhus is growing. A growth that offers many opportunities to develop the city and challenges us to think innovatively and sustainably.

In Technology and Environment we work cross-organizationally and holistically and thus contribute to making urban development in Aarhus a reality in constructive interaction between the city's residents, business, public interests, housing associations, private developers and investors.

Urban Strategy is led by Bente Lykke Sørensen as area manager.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Danish Association of Local Government Employers and the relevant trade union. Salary is determined after negotiation with the union according to the Ny Løn principles.

Questions

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Department Head Jesper Holmgaard at [email protected] /tel.: 4185 9753, Project Manager Lars Holst Hansen at [email protected] / tel.: 2920 8119 or Project Manager and Professional Coordinator Mathias Berg Henriksen [email protected] / tel.: 2178 6086.

Do you want to join the team?

Then click on "Apply for the position" to send your application and CV no later than Monday 19 October 2026 . All fields with * must be completed. Only after you have received a receipt by email have we received your application.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 3 November 2026 with possibly a second interview round on Monday 9 November 2026.

Expected start date is 1 January 2027, or by agreement.

Read more about Technology and Environment, what you can expect from the recruitment process and our general salary and employment terms here: Be part of Technology and Environment (aarhus.dk)

We look forward to hearing from you!

About Aarhus Municipality as an employer

Aarhus Municipality is among Jutland's largest employers, where 28,000 professional and passionate colleagues work every day to turn visions into reality and create value for citizens and the society around us. We are an employer that values professionalism and collaboration highly and we believe that our differences contribute to making Aarhus a good city for everyone. Together we work for a sustainable and inclusive city where employees, citizens, businesses and nature can thrive and flourish. We have ambitions for the city - and for you. Come and be a part of it!

As an employee of Aarhus Municipality you turn visions into reality and create development, community and well-being. Here there is respect for professionalism, room for diversity and opportunities for growth.

Application deadline

19-10-2026

Start date

01-01-2027

Weekly working hours

37

Job category

Design, Architecture, Engineering

Workplace

Karen Blixens Boulevard 7, 8220 Brabrand

Contact

Jesper Holmgaard

Department Head

41859753