Company description

AFRY offers services in engineering, design, digitalization and consulting. We are dedicated experts in industry, energy and infrastructure, creating value for future generations. AFRY has a global reach with deep roots in the Nordics. Together, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable society.

Job description

We are now looking for a group manager in Umeå who wants to be involved in further developing our offer in northern Sweden.

In our northern region, we are today a strong geotechnical team of almost 60 people. We also have 14 complete field teams fully equipped for all types of field geotechnical investigations. In Sweden, we are about 130 people in geotechnics and we have a rewarding national collaboration.

As a Group Manager with us, you get a role with great variety. You are expected to exercise a modern and coaching leadership that builds teams and clarifies the common goals of the group. Your main tasks as Group Manager are:  

• Personnel responsibility
• Leading and coaching consultants in assignments
• Further developing the group's employees and activities
• Coordinating resources and tenders
• Working in assignments as, for example, assignment leader or technology specialist

You work closely with the section manager and the other group managers in the region in the establishment of operational and strategic plans. Together you form a strong unit that drives the section forward.

We are looking for a courageous and dedicated team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others to develop. We believe that you are passionate about seeing people grow and together achieve good solutions.

Qualifications

We look for you to have a relevant college or university degree and several years of experience in geotechnical engineering. We would like to see that you have experience working as a consultant, have a good market knowledge and an established network in the industry. We believe that you have experience of leadership either as a manager or as an assignment or project manager. You are used to leading technical discussions in the assignments and thrive in an environment characterized by growth. We also see that you can express yourself well in both Swedish and English in both speech and writing.

Further information

If you want to grow and develop with us, you are warmly welcome to submit your application, the deadline is 2025-08-31.

Contact details for questions:
Fredrik Thellbro, Section Manager Geotechnics North
fredrik.thellbro@afry.com
Tel +46706792299

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