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 making a major investment in upcoming railway projects in the Nordic region, and we are well-prepared for initiatives in both maintenance and new construction. Our rail organization is now national, with offices from Malmö to Luleå, and through close collaboration across various technical disciplines, we form a strong, cohesive whole. In Sweden, we currently have approximately 150 employees in the areas of expertise BEST+KM and Rail Systems. &#

Service Area South/West currently consists of approximately 50 employees spread across 7 locations. The employees in the south are led by two team leaders who report to the Service Area Manager.  

Our current team leader in Malmö has moved on within the organization, and we are now seeking a new team leader for the team based at our Malmö office. As a team leader with us, you will be responsible for a team of approximately 5 people. You’ll have a role with great variety, the opportunity for many contacts and client meetings, and responsibility for the individual development and work situation of the team members. You’ll participate in the section’s operations, including strategies, profitability, marketing, quality, human resources, professional development, and recruitment. You’ll combine your managerial role with spending some time working as a consultant yourself, ideally as a project manager or technical specialist. You’ll be a member of the South/West Division’s management team.

The work is primarily based in Malmö.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about team development, customer satisfaction, and business acumen—and who has a strong interest in the division’s services! We’re all team players, and in the role of team leader, you’ll need to be responsive, curious, and collaborative. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about helping others grow and building sustainable teams.

For this role, we expect you to have several years of experience in the industry and a thorough understanding of issues related to the technical areas of track, electrical systems, signaling, telecommunications, and ducting. In terms of education, we expect you to hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or to have acquired equivalent experience through other means. We prefer that you have prior experience as a consultant, but experience working on the contractor or client side is also of interest.   

You have previously demonstrated strong leadership skills and have a natural ability to engage and motivate others. We look for strong interpersonal skills and a passion for taking on challenges—whether technical, business-related, or leadership-related. You have a business-oriented drive, are skilled at building relationships, and it’s a major advantage if you have an established network in the industry. Naturally, you see yourself as a team player and enjoy sharing your knowledge with both clients and colleagues. For this role, we also expect you to be fluent in Swedish and English and to be able to express yourself clearly both verbally and in writing. 

Additional Information

We offer a workplace and a team that can best be described as professional, business-minded, and fun to work with! 

AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden’s most popular employers. We know that employees who are healthy—both physically and mentally—are the most important factor for success. That’s why we focus on a safe work environment and a healthy work-life balance. We want you to have a daily routine that works—to have time to drop off and pick up your kids, work out, run errands, or just sleep a little longer in the morning.

Through Club AFRY, we promote our culture, which is built on passion and teamwork. We offer fun leisure activities together with our wonderful colleagues! Our work on diversity is an ongoing effort. A mix of personalities and backgrounds makes us even stronger, more creative, and more successful in the marketplace.

We look forward to receiving your application; the application deadline is November 30, 2026 Contact person for questions:

Daniel Pettersson, Service Area Manager, Railway South/West daniel.d.pettersson@afry.com (mailto:daniel.d.pettersson@afry.com) +46 72 226 6153

For all recruitment 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, drive 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