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
AFRY is one of the leading players in civil engineering in the Nordic region and thanks to our unique breadth, we are proud to deliver future solutions for industry and infrastructure together with our colleagues from other technology areas.
For the Environment and Contaminated Areas section in Sundsvall, Örnsköldsvik and Umeå, we are now looking for a Section Manager. 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 16 competent environmental consultants, 8 of whom report directly to the offices in Sundsvall and Örnsköldsvik. The remaining 8 report to a group manager located in Umeå. 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.
In 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 who are helpful in your role as a manager.
In 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.
At AFRY, you as an individual are important to us. We therefore ensure that you develop both in your area of specialization and in leadership.
Requirement specification
We are looking for you who have a college or 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 be well versed in the issues of the engineering field and have a keen interest in engineering and civil engineering. Our key words are BRAVE, DEVOTED, TEAMPLAYER, which are implemented in our way of working and interacting and which we know from experience benefit the whole company and our customers.
You need to have a business mindset, which is fundamental to the role as you are 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. An important part of the role is being able to build good relationships, both with customers and colleagues. You have probably 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.
Additional 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, train, 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.
We interview on a regular basis so send in your application today!
Location: Sundsvall, Örnsköldsvik, Umeå
Last day to apply: 2025-02-28
Contact person:
Daniel Brännström, Regional Manager North
072-468 82 64
We decline 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