We make society function for people on the move, on rails, in the air and at sea. That's why we need the best expertise. Our mission is important and makes a difference in everyday life – for both individuals and businesses. With us, we take responsibility, treat everyone well and respect differences. As an employee, you contribute to a sustainable future.
About the job
If you are driven by work with multiple contact points and have experience at sea, you now have the opportunity to work as a Ship Inspector in the Maritime Supervision section at the Swedish Transport Agency. In this role, you will conduct oversight through inspections and audits, as well as operational controls of ships and ports. In addition, you will also oversee safety, environment and working conditions on ships and shipping companies.
The work as a Ship Inspector is very outward-facing and involves extensive contacts with the maritime and shipbuilding industry, as well as related business sectors both in Sweden and abroad. This means you will travel both within and outside the country. The work includes on-call duty.
You are important to us
Do you like working together with others and want to develop in your professional role? With us you can expect career development, a trusting management and employee relationship and a sustainable working life. We are a secure employer who cares about your health with time for fitness activities during work hours, flexible working hours, a generous number of vacation days and additional time off.
Read more about what it's like to work at the Swedish Transport Agency
You will
Inspect and audit Swedish and foreign ships
Review drawings and technical documentation
Conduct new construction/reconstruction and re-flagging inspections
Conduct port state and coastal state controls
Perform on-call duty with emergency response for incidents and accidents.
You must have
A degree in marine engineering with senior experience at sea as a certified ship officer with authority according to STCW III/2; without restrictions on area of operation, or a degree in civil engineering in shipbuilding technology with several years of experience in ship construction and shipyard industry.
good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
b-class driving license.
It is advantageous if you also have
Experience from technical inspection work on ships at shipyards/reconstruction/new construction
Experience from work at classification societies or shipyard industry
Experience from case management/administrative handling within a public authority.
We want you to
be self-driven, i.e. you take responsibility for your task. Structure your approach yourself and drive your process forward
have good collaboration skills, i.e. you work well with others. Relate to them in a responsive and flexible way. Listen, communicate and resolve conflicts constructively
have good judgment, i.e. you make correct assessments and prioritizations. Weigh complex information and different types of considerations and show judgment in statements, actions and decisions
be organized, i.e. you plan, organize and prioritize work efficiently. Set up and keep to schedules
have specialist knowledge, i.e. you understand the professional aspects of the work particularly well. Continuously maintain your specialist knowledge. Are a knowledge resource for others.
Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.
More information
The employment is permanent with placement in Stockholm. Placement according to agreement. We normally apply a probationary period.
Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security clearance with background check under the security protection act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment. For some of our work tasks in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required.
For questions, you are welcome to contact Section Manager Lotta Taxén, by phone 0706-79 66 74 or by email [email protected].
ST, Mats Anderzén and Saco, Carola Sander can be reached via our switchboard on 0771-503 503.
We do not want advertisers and staffing companies to contact us.
Apply
Apply via our website and attach a complete CV and a personal letter marked with reference number TSG 2026-6122.
We need your application by August 16, 2026.
If you have protected personal information, you should submit your application by mail, contact the recruiting manager for information on how to proceed. In your application documents, you need to describe in what way you meet the requested qualifications and merits related to the current recruitment. If you proceed in the employment process, you must always present certificates of education/examination and service certificates that prove the knowledge and experience relevant to the position.
Welcome to become our new colleague!
Briefly about the Swedish Transport Agency
The Swedish Transport Agency works to achieve good accessibility, high quality, safe and environmentally adapted transport within railway, aviation, maritime and road. We develop rules, issue permits and follow up on how they are complied with. With the help of our registers, we work with, among other things, fees, permits and ownership changes.
Read more about the Swedish Transport AgencyWe make society function for people on the move, on rails, in the air and at sea. That's why we need the best expertise. Our mission is important and makes a difference in everyday life – for both individuals and businesses. With us, we take responsibility, treat everyone well and respect differences. As an employee, you contribute to a sustainable future.
About the job
If you are driven by work with multiple contact points and have experience at sea, you now have the opportunity to work as a Ship Inspector in the Maritime Supervision section at the Swedish Transport Agency. In this role, you…