Are you a confident, communicative, and strategic leader with experience in permitting processes, complex projects, and personnel responsibility? Do you want to contribute to a mission directly linked to Sweden's critical energy infrastructure? Then this could be the right next step for you.
We are seeking an Interim Manager for the Permitting Consultation Unit North & South, starting in January 2026. You will have the opportunity to lead a specialist-heavy unit while playing a central role in a larger organization that focuses on planning, permitting, and the development of future energy systems.
About the Role
As the interim manager, you will lead the unit that staffs larger overhead line projects with sub-project managers for permitting and consultation issues. The unit's expertise is crucial for enabling effective environmental assessments, early dialogues, and successful concession processes.
You will be a key person in maintaining the operations during a transition period and will be part of the management team alongside other experienced managers. The unit consists of approximately twelve qualified employees, and the section encompasses around 70 employees and about thirty consultants in total.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead, plan, and follow up on the unit's work and results
- Ensure that strategies and goals are translated into concrete plans and implementation
- Maintain budget, staffing plans, and resource frameworks
- Ensure compliance with governing documents, laws, and regulations
- Conduct development discussions and salary-setting conversations
- Hold full responsibility for the work environment and rehabilitation
- Promote a good physical and psychosocial work environment
- Stay updated on developments in the permitting and environmental field
- Ensure correct information classification and information management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural sciences, law, surveying, urban planning, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience as a manager with full personnel responsibility
- Documented experience in change management, efficiency improvements, or business development
- Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
- At least 3 years of experience as a manager or project leader in the infrastructure or energy sector
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in concession and/or permitting processes within planning or construction
- Experience working with transmission networks or regional systems
We Offer You
- A strategic leadership role in an organization of great significance to Sweden's energy supply
- The opportunity to influence and shape an organization in constant development
- Engaged and highly competent colleagues
- A role with both operational and strategic content
- Good prospects for extending the assignment
Other Information
Assignment Period: January 12, 2026 – December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension (1+1 year)
Scope: 100%
Location: Stockholm
Travel: 1–4 days per month
Security Clearance: Security clearance with background check is required
Application
Does this assignment sound interesting? Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the selection process and interviews will be ongoing, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
If you have any questions about the assignment, feel free to contact the responsible Consultant Manager Corazon Wiksell at 070-586 93 11 or
[email protected].