Engineering Manager, Building Services (Industrial Projects)
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We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager, Building Services for a major industrial transformation project supporting the transition toward fossil-free steel production in Luleå.
You will lead engineering delivery for critical building services within a large-scale industrial facility, covering HVAC, VVS, potable water, fire protection and Building Management Systems (BMS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering activities across large-scale brownfield and greenfield CAPEX projects
- Manage HVAC, heating, ventilation, VVS, water supply, fire protection and BMS integration
- Coordinate technical interfaces and constructability reviews
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with engineering consultants, suppliers, contractors and construction teams
- Drive technical decisions and optimize plant layouts
- Manage engineering schedules, cost forecasts and design-to-cost targets
- Ensure timely delivery of drawings, specifications and commissioning documentation
- Lead engineering teams and promote continuous improvement
Required Experience:
- 10+ years of industry experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Sweden
- Proven experience managing large industrial engineering projects
- Strong background in steel, pulp and paper, refinery, oil and gas, or similar industries
- Deep knowledge of HVAC, VVS, potable water, fire protection and BMS integration
- Experience with interface management, constructability and industrial plant design
- Strong engineering cost control, scheduling and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of Nordic engineering conditions and standards
- Fluent Swedish and English
Meritorious:
- PMP, IPMA or equivalent project management certification
- Civil engineering background within heavy industrial projects
- Experience with brownfield upgrades and industrial start-up coordination
- Knowledge of Swedish and European building services standards
- Experience with CAD/BIM, plant layouts and industrial engineering documentation
We are looking for a technically strong, hands-on engineering leader who can manage complex industrial interfaces, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.
Note: Fluency in Swedish is mandatory
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Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
UN living-cost index for Sweden (ICSC post adjustment 37.6), as of 1 Oct 2026.
Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)
- Work permit: Job offer with terms equal to Swedish collective agreements; new salary threshold
- EU Blue Card: Degree and salary threshold
- Job seeker permit for highly qualified: Advanced degree, up to 9 months
Official routes: Swedish Migration Agency
Answered at our last check on Nov 1, 2026.
Closes on Dec 13, 2026.
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