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.
About the role
Are you motivated by environmental issues and want to create a sustainable future together with us? Are you passionate about community development and the environment? Right now we are looking for the market's sharpest environmental expertise who want to create the society of the future together with us. AFRY can offer you career opportunities in a modern workplace with challenging tasks and exciting projects.
In the Environment & Sustainability business area, AFRY offers qualified consulting services in the environmental field. In Norrbotten, AFRY currently has two sections in the environment, where both sections consist of a mix of junior and senior consultants. Together we have a mixed competence in areas such as contaminated areas, waste, material inventories, notification and permit cases, environmental impact assessments, environmental investigations, environmental controls, etc. We also offer our environmental expertise to other business areas within AFRY.
With us, you are involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions in infrastructure, energy and industry. Within AFRY, there is the opportunity to participate and drive technical issues nationally, where contaminated areas have their own technical area with links to universities and research.
The main focus of the activities in contaminated areas is project and field work as well as ongoing contact with clients and regulatory authorities. Examples of tasks and responsibilities included in the role of environmental consultant in contaminated areas are to:
- Work with the project manager to plan and carry out environmental soil investigations, risk assessments and remedial investigations
- Carry out field work, both in soil, water and buildings
- Act as environmental support and environmental controller in the remediation phase
- Manage ongoing contact with customers, supervisory authority and waste facilities
- Participate in construction and project meetings, both internally and externally
- Report writing and preparation of notification cases to the supervisory authority
As a large part of the work tasks takes place in the form of outdoor field work, we see that you like to be outdoors and combine practical work with theoretical.
Requirement specification
To succeed well and thrive in your role as an environmental consultant, we are looking for you who have:
- Post-secondary education, either YH or an academic scientific / technical education with a degree in the environmental field or the equivalent
- Very good knowledge of Swedish, both in speech and writing
- B-driving license
No previous work experience is required for this position. However, it is advantageous if you have experience in e.g. the industrial or infrastructure sector, or supervisory issues against contaminated areas from the municipal sector. If you have previous experience of soil, ground and surface water sampling or SGF certification courses, this is also meritorious.
At AFRY we live by our values: "Brave - Devoted - Team players" which also says a lot about who we are looking for. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities, as we value commitment, flexibility and your ability to collaborate with others.
Further information
AFRY is ranked as one of Sweden's most popular employers among engineers. With us, you will be involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions in infrastructure, energy and industry. We hope that you will learn as much from us as we will from you. AFRY offers you exciting and challenging work tasks adapted to your experience and development goals. Our work culture is inclusive and unpretentious. We are an ambitious and supportive team consisting of a mix of junior, mid-level and senior consultants who are happy to welcome more colleagues.
Location: Kiruna. We offer flexible solutions where you can combine your work between home and office.
Does this sound interesting? Welcome with your application!
The deadline for applications is February 28, 2025. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis.
Contact person for questions:
Charlotte Mattsby, Section Manager Environment Gällivare /Kiruna
010-505 10 81
We decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as 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'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