Block Chief – Steel/Assembly for Mega Project

NCC Aktiebolag · Full-time

Östermalmsgatan 63A, Umeå, Sweden

NCC Green Industry Transformation SSAB Project, Luleå We are facing a historic transformation. Heavy industry is transitioning and paving the way for a fossil-free future that creates significant value in economics, technical development, and the environment. As an important part of society building in northern Sweden, where some of the most crucial investments are taking place, we are now seeking the right person for this key role as Senior Work Supervisor with solid expertise in steel, steel construction, and assembly for one of our complex projects. About the role Would you like to take a key role in one of Sweden's most comprehensive industrial projects linked to the construction of future steel production? As a Block Chief in steel/assembly at NCC, you will have overall responsibility for planning, leading, and executing steel assembly in a complex and safety-critical steel mill environment. The role has a clear focus on assembly management, heavy lifting, and steel construction production. You are responsible for driving production forward – from establishment to completed delivery – with a focus on quality, work environment, economics, and schedule. The role involves leading work supervisors, skilled workers, and subcontractors, while ensuring that work is carried out efficiently and according to NCC's high safety standards. You will become a central link between production, project management, and the client, where you contribute to both stable delivery and business development. Your main areas of responsibility Overall responsibility for the steel block within the project – schedule, planning, production, economics, and results. Lead and develop the team of project engineers, work supervisors, and steel assemblers in daily operations. Drive and coordinate assembly production with a focus on heavy lifting and steel installations. Ensure that work complies with NCC's requirements for work environment, safety, and quality. Plan resources, material flows, and production setup in close collaboration with project management. Build and strengthen relationships between the different disciplines as well as with the client and partners. Drive improvement work and efficiency enhancements in production. You are not just a leader in production – you are a culture bearer who creates structure, security, and momentum in an environment where safety and collaboration are essential. Your profile We are looking for someone who is a confident and structured leader with experience from complex industrial projects and assembly of steel structures. You have the ability to build trust in the organization, drive production forward, and at the same time ensure stability, quality, and momentum in daily site operations. You are a team player and have the ability to motivate your colleagues and create engagement in the team. Perhaps you are working today as a site manager and want to take the next step in a larger industrial project – or you already have experience leading steel structure assembly in complex environments. We believe you have: Several years of experience in leadership roles with personnel responsibility in steel assembly or heavy industry. Documented experience in assembly management, heavy lifting, and steel structure production. Experience working according to SS-EN 1090. Good understanding of production planning, financial follow-up, and risk management. A present and communicative leadership approach with focus on safety and results. Good IT skills, particularly in the Office package. You work proactively to ensure efficient collaboration and have an aptitude for building long-term and trusting relationships – both internally with colleagues and externally with subcontractors. Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written B-class driver's license is a requirement Meritorious: Experience from steel mills or other heavy industrial production. Knowledge in contract law and tender work. Experience in change management in established organizations. Work location We expect 100% presence in Luleå, a prerequisite for succeeding in the role. However, it is possible to take on this role even for those living in another location. NCC arranges travel and accommodation and 100% physical presence can be Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. For this position, we conduct background checks in accordance with NCC's security culture. NCC offers NCC wants to be an attractive employer with employees who enjoy themselves, develop, and feel good, which is why we offer you a wide range of employee benefits and internal training. NCC has collective agreements for all employees, which gives you good basic security and a clear set of rules so you know what applies to your employment. We also offer insurance, reduced working hours, wellness allowance, and lunch benefits. Additional offers and discounts can be found via our benefits portal Benify. Contact and application For more information about the recruitment process, contact Recruitment Specialist Zanko Dasko - +46 722 38 77 64 Welcome with your application today! Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Final application deadline 2026-12-31 Build with us and get the industry's best colleagues At NCC, we are driven to continue developing, whether it's about our construction projects or our personal expertise. Every day we move the industry's most exciting and complex construction projects forward in close collaboration between our employees, partners, and customers. With us, you are a valuable employee who contributes to the landmarks that define our cities and communities. Here, our employees take an active role in a corporate culture based on stable values and behaviors for a safe and secure workplace. Our combined expertise and diverse backgrounds make a difference. NCC Green Industry Transformation This position is part of NCC Green Industry Transformation – a newly started business area focused on delivering complex projects in the billion-dollar range. We are leading the development of tomorrow's green industrial projects and you now have the chance to become part of this journey toward a sustainable future. New steel mill in Luleå | NCC NCC - one of the leading companies in the Nordic region Advertisement sellers and recruitment service sellers are requested not to contact NCC for this assignment.