Head of Section Environment
Boden, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Head of Environment
Work model On location
Application due date 25 October 2024
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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 accelerate the transition to a more sustainable society.

About the role

We are now looking for a Section Manager for the Environment and Contaminated Areas Section in Skellefteå, Luleå and Boden. As a section manager with us, you get a role with great variety, the opportunity for many contacts and customer meetings and responsibility for achieving successful and sustainable business.

In the role, you will be the manager of about 10 competent environmental consultants at the offices in Skellefteå, Luleå and Boden. As a section manager, you are responsible for the business including goal and strategy work, profitability, marketing, quality, budget, staff and skills development. You report to the regional manager and participate in the region's management team. You are expected to work on assignments yourself about 40-50% of the time.

Within the Environment & Sustainability business area, we have several different technology networks and forums where we develop each other and share knowledge and experience. We also have access to experienced staff in HR, finance and law to help you in your role as a manager.

Within the section, we have many competent environmental consultants in permit assessment for industrial activities and water activities. We also have several experts who work with the natural environment and contaminated areas. Our clients are found in all sectors, both industry and infrastructure and in both the private and public sectors. Together and with other consultants at AFRY, we develop comprehensive solutions, which allows us to develop a better understanding of the project, which creates added value for our clients. At AFRY, you will also be part of an international network of environmental consultants who are all driven to create the solutions of the future.

For us at AFRY, you as an individual are important. We therefore ensure that you develop both in your area of expertise and in leadership.


Requirements specification

We are looking for you who have a university degree in a relevant subject area (environment, ecology, nature, bio-geo soil environment) or equivalent education, preferably with good knowledge of Swedish environmental legislation. For this role, we believe that you also have previous experience from working as a consultant, contractor or from the client side of the industry.

We place great emphasis on leadership and people management in this role and therefore hold some previous leadership experience as a requirement. We are looking for a leader who can continue to develop the team through an unpretentious, responsive and inclusive approach.

You need to have a good understanding of the issues in the field of technology and a keen interest in technology and the built environment. Our keywords are BRAVE, DEVOTED, TEAMPLAYER, which are implemented in our way of working and collaborating and which we know from experience benefit the entire company and our customers.

You need to have a business mindset, which is fundamental to the role as you will be responsible for the group's operations and finances. Developing the business and the group is part of the role of Section Manager.

The real success factors for the role are your personal qualities. Being able to build good relationships, both with customers and colleagues, is an important part of the role. It is likely that you have demonstrated good leadership in previous roles by engaging and motivating.

We also see that you have the leadership ability to take initiative and step forward when others take a step back. This, combined with your curiosity for environmental issues, creates a great potential for solving problems and developing the work group.


Further information

We offer a workplace and a team that can best be described as professional, businesslike and having fun together!

AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers. We know that employees who feel good, both physically and mentally, are the most important success factor. That's why we focus on a safe work environment and work-life balance. We want you to have a workday that works - to be able to drop off, pick up, exercise, shop or just sleep a little longer in the morning.

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

Location for the position is Skellefteå, Boden or Luleå.

Last day to apply is 2024-10-31. We interview continuously so send in your application today!

Contact person

Daniel Brännström, Regional Manager North

072-468 82 64

daniel.brannstrom@afry.com


We do not accept direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job ads.


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 is 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