Company Description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization, and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy, and infrastructure, and we create value for future generations. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach. Our shared principles— Results -driven, Client -centric, Empowering, and Accountable—guide us in how we work, develop, and succeed together. Join us in accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.

Job Description

AFRY is looking for dedicated environmental consultants who want to help shape a sustainable future and contribute to the green transition. We offer a modern workplace with exciting projects and excellent opportunities for professional development. We are now looking for a colleague specializing in contaminated sites and hydrogeology, based in Uppsala or Gävle. You’ll be part of a larger organization of environmental consultants, where collaboration and team spirit are central. AFRY’s Environment & Sustainability business area operates nationwide, with offices from Malmö in the south to Kiruna in the north, and through close collaboration across various technical disciplines, we collectively form a strong, integrated whole. We work across a broad range of services in the field of environment and sustainability. On behalf of our clients, we handle notification and permitting matters, environmental impact assessments and reports, cultural heritage analyses and investigations in cultural environments, environmental and natural resource studies, water and air quality assessments, contaminated sites, environmental soil investigations, environmental inspections, risk assessments and remediation studies, climate calculations, and sustainability assessments. We also have several technical forums where we support each other’s professional development and share knowledge and experience. Our clients are found in the private, municipal, and government sectors. We also offer our environmental expertise to other business areas within AFRY. We are looking for an environmental consultant specializing in contaminated sites and hydrogeology. The primary focus of the role is to work alongside project managers or technical leads in the areas of contaminated sites and/or hydrogeology, in the role of project coordinator and/or field coordinator. Depending on your previous experience, you may also have the opportunity to work as a technical lead or project manager. You will work closely with our clients to identify, assess, and manage environmental risks. A business-oriented approach is essential, and you will be involved in projects from planning through implementation and reporting. We value your ability to collaborate and be flexible.

With us, you’ll become part of a skilled team with experienced colleagues both locally and nationally. Together, you’ll work to develop sustainable solutions for contaminated sites. You’ll also be expected to contribute to knowledge sharing by training and developing less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications

Our requirements for selecting candidates are that you have:

• An academic, natural science, or technical education with a degree in the environmental field. Vocational training in the environment and contaminated sites is also a plus
• Good knowledge of soil science, geochemistry, and the behavior of contaminants in soil and groundwater
• Very good command of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of Swedish environmental legislation
• Class B driver’s license

It is advantageous, but not required, if you have:

• Experience as an environmental consultant in the field of contaminated sites and/or hydrogeology
• Experience as a technical manager in major infrastructure projects, civil engineering contracts, development projects, earthworks, sediment management, or water quality
• A good understanding of soil remediation techniques and treatment methods (in situ and ex situ)
• Experience with feasibility studies or other grant-funded projects
• Experience with soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling and/or SGF certification courses
• Your own client contacts or the ability to provide references
• Experience engaging with clients and other stakeholders, including presenting assignments and recommendations

Additional information

AFRY offers a workplace and a team that can be described as professional, business-minded, and one that has fun while challenging themselves and each other. AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden’s most popular employers. We know that employees who are happy and healthy—both physically and mentally—are a crucial factor in creating sustainable workplaces and teams. That’s why we focus on a safe work environment, a strong sense of teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance. We want you to have a daily routine that works for you, which is why we advocate for a high degree of flexibility in how you structure your workday. Through our social initiative, Club AFRY, we foster a culture built on passion and teamwork. We offer a variety of recreational activities together with our wonderful colleagues, both locally and nationwide. Our work on diversity and equality is an ongoing effort. A mix of skills, personalities, and backgrounds makes us stronger, more creative, and more successful in the market and as an employer. Our vision is Making Future. Please submit your application by August 31, 2026. With your application, please include:

• Preferred work location (Uppsala or Gävle)
• Resume
• A brief statement about yourself and why you want to work with us  

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, which means the position may be filled before the application deadline. For questions regarding the position, please contact: Emma Asterhag, Service Area Manager +46 10 505 71 36 emma.asterhag@afry.com (mailto:emma.asterhag@afry.com)

For all recruitments at AFRY, an ID check, reference checks, and verification of education are always conducted as a standard procedure.

We kindly ask that staffing and recruitment agencies, as well as sellers of additional job advertisements, refrain from contacting us directly.

At AFRY, we drive change in everything we do. We believe that change happens when bold ideas come together, when we collaborate, create innovation, and embrace creative solutions—that’s how we shape the future. We are constantly seeking qualified candidates who want to join our inclusive teams around the world. Join us and accelerate the green transition