Technical Manager, Railway Land
Malmö, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Railway Engineer
Work model On location
Application due date 3 January 2027
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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, grow, 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 nationwide, with offices from Malmö to Luleå.

As a Technical Manager, Rail Land you’ll play a key role in shaping the rail infrastructure of the future. You will lead and drive the technical work in the civil engineering field—from initial studies to final construction documents. In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with a holistic perspective and the ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.

You will:

  • Serve as theTechnical Manager for the civil engineering discipline in some of our railway projects—planning, coordinating, and ensuring the quality of deliverables
  • Contribute to the development of work methods, templates, and tools within the discipline to improve efficiency and quality
  • Serve as a support for project managers and team leaders on technical issues and contribute to safe and efficient delivery
  • Review documents and ensure that solutions meet requirements, standards, and customer expectations
  • Participate in the bidding process and contribute your experience on how we best structure assignments
  • Serve as a ambassador for sound engineering and smart solutions —both in projects and internally within our networks
  • Be a support for junior colleagues in their professional development within the technical field

With us, you’ll have the opportunity to influence how we work, share your knowledge, and grow in an environment where technology, sustainability, and digital development go hand in hand.

With a national organization and through close collaboration between sections/offices and technical areas, we together form a strong whole. That’s why we can also offer flexible work locations based on your needs and preferences.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • Several years of experience in the role of Technical Manager for Railway Land
  • A solid understanding of ground and foundation issues in a railway environment, as well as experience with the Swedish Transport Administration’s regulations and requirements
  • Experience working in an international environment
  • Experience leading technical work, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring the quality of deliverables
  • Experience in design work related to railway land and a solid understanding of the entire design process, preferably using Bentley software
  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

 

Additional information

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 life that works—to have time to drop off and pick up your kids, work out, run errands, or just sleep in 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.

Does this sound like your next challenge? We invite you to apply to AFRY and become part of a team that puts technical development, collaboration, and job satisfaction at the center!

Application deadline: December 4, 2026

Contact person for questions: Emma Forsberg, Service Area Manager, Railway Mid emma.forsberg@afry.com (mailto:emma.forsberg@afry.com) +46 72 212 4707 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 matter of course. 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