Company Description
Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The Vattenfall group has approximately 21,000 employees. We have electrified industries, delivered energy to homes, and transformed society through innovation for over a hundred years.
About the Role
Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for both society and the energy transition? With us, you are part of a socially important business and get to work on exciting projects, cutting-edge technology, and with colleagues who value each other.
Do you have experience leading complex infrastructure projects? Are you familiar with different parts of the power system? Are you a clear communicator who enjoys collaboration? Then you might be the person we're looking for! Driving, developing, and building the power grid of the future requires many different competencies, and we continue to grow, which is why we're seeking new Project Managers.
We are seeking a Project Manager for substation and grid projects within 20-220kV voltage. You will be ultimately responsible for realizing set objectives and have overall responsibility for steering projects to the right cost, quality, and timeline. This includes leading and coordinating projects and communicating and representing Vattenfall's interests to other stakeholders such as authorities, municipalities, and contractors.
Your main responsibilities include:
Lead, allocate, and monitor work both internally within the project team and externally through our suppliers and contractors
Take overall responsibility within the agreed project scope regarding budget, schedule, functionality, and quality
Monitor and serve as a role model for safety work and ensure a safe working environment
Create and maintain both external and internal relationships with customers, consultants, and authorities, and collaborate internally with other functions within the company
Communicate and report project status to relevant stakeholders and ensure they have the right information
Develop strategies to improve procurement processes together with the procurement team
Monitor forecasts and budget tracking for approved projects
Work proactively with cost estimation and risk management in the project
Requirements
We are looking for someone who thrives in an independent role where you can lead and engage others toward set goals and drive project progress with good quality. You value relationship-building and are experienced in managing many contacts and different requirements from stakeholders, other grid companies, and authorities. With your communication skills, you create clarity for all involved. You find it easy to understand the big picture and are accustomed to planning and prioritizing in your daily work.
We believe you have post-secondary education, preferably in energy, electrical engineering, project management, economics, law, or relevant work experience. You have several years of experience in project management in the execution phase and also experience with electrical projects. Furthermore, you have:
Knowledge of construction law (AB04/ABT06/ABK09)
Fluent Swedish and English in both speech and writing
Driver's license: class B
It is an advantage if you have:
Education in project management and/or electrical safety
Experience in project management within regional networks, infrastructure, or development
Experience working with authorities regarding matters such as building permits, water and sewage, traffic safety, and/or permit issues
Experience working on the supplier side from a customer perspective
Experience with mentoring
Additional Information
In addition to being part of shaping the future's smart energy society, we offer you a developmental and varied job with many contact points. At Vattenfall, we believe that work and private life should have a good balance, which is why we offer flexibility in your work and the opportunity to work from home when needed. We also offer a range of other employee benefits such as reduced working hours, favorable occupational pension agreements, parental leave supplements, and more. Read more about our benefits here.
Work Location
Solna, Västerås, or Uppsala. Business travel will occur.
For more information about the position, contact recruiting manager Johanna Stedman, [email protected]. For questions about the recruitment process, contact recruiter Julia Norberg, [email protected]
Trade union representatives via Vattenfall's switchboard, 08 739 50 00. Christian Ericsson, Ledarna, Anne-Marie Sjöbohm, Akademikerna, Jan-Olof Eriksson, Unionen, Ulf Tengman, SEKO
Submit your application by 2026-08-09. Selection and interviews will take place after the application deadline. Due to leave, it may take some time for us to get back to you about your application. We only accept applications through our website. We do not accept personal letters in applications. You apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV.
At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We are looking for employees who share our vision and can help strengthen our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models when it comes to diversity. Vattenfall is actively working to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or functional variation. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.
Since safety for Vattenfall and its employees is critical, we will conduct a "pre-employment screening" before each employment. These checks are based on the role you will fill at Vattenfall.
Working at Vattenfall means working with socially important infrastructure. Therefore, many of our positions are security-classified and you may be subject to wartime placement. If this position is security-classified, a security vetting will be conducted before employment, in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Any wartime placement occurs with support from the employment contract and the Total Defense Act.
We look forward to receiving your application!Company Description
Vattenfall is one of Europe's largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The Vattenfall group has approximately 21,000 employees. We have electrified industries, delivered energy to homes, and transformed society through innovation for over a hundred years.
About the Role
Do you want a meaningful job where you can make a real difference for both society and the energy transition? With us, you are part of a socially important business and get to work on exciting projects,…