ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION

Deputy Project Manager

SSAB EMEA AB • Luleå, Sweden • July 2026 – December 2028

Client

SSAB EMEA AB

Location

Luleå, Sweden

Start

2026-07-01

End

2028-12-31

Scope

100% on-site

Experience

15+ years

Languages

Swedish & English

CV Format

Word

About the Assignment

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Project Manager for a long-term industrial assignment with SSAB EMEA AB in Luleå. The role is central and site-based, responsible for coordinating and driving a complex project involving multiple contractors, engineering organisations, and external stakeholders. The profile requires strong on-site presence, proven leadership, and broad experience from large industrial or infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Leadership & Coordination

• Act as local project lead on site in Luleå, representing the project organisation

• Coordinate activities between the SSAB project team, NYAB (construction/EPC), LEAB (district heating), and engineering partners and contractors

• Ensure effective communication and resolution of cross-functional issues

2. Engineering Oversight & Follow-up (IDOM Interface)

• Maintain overall visibility and control of engineering progress, ensuring activities led by IDOM are progressing according to project needs and schedule

• Follow up that decisions taken in engineering meetings are implemented by responsible parties and that agreed actions are progressed and closed without delay

• Act as a monitoring and escalation point, ensuring open engineering topics do not stall and required inputs are provided on time

• Ensure engineering output is sufficiently mature and available to support planned construction activities

• Escalate to the Project Director where engineering progress deviates from agreed timelines or delivery risks impact site execution

3. Construction Coordination (NYAB / MEIP Interface)

• Act as primary on-site contact towards construction contractors NYAB and MEIP

• Ensure construction-related questions are addressed in a timely manner

• Support site coordination meetings, interface management between contractors, and resolution of construction issues

• Ensure construction activities meet schedule, quality, and compliance requirements

4. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all project activities comply with technical specifications, HSE standards, environmental permits, and contractual obligations

• Support implementation of project governance and reporting routines

5. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor and report site progress against plan

• Identify deviations related to schedule, cost, and scope

• Ensure early escalation of risks and delays

6. Quality Assurance

• Ensure that construction and installation works meet required quality standards

• Verify that work is executed according to approved drawings and specifications and that inspections and quality documentation are completed

• Support QA/QC processes together with site teams

7. District Heating Interface (LEAB)

• Coordinate project activities related to district heating system integration

• Ensure alignment regarding pipeline routing, take-over points, and system integration

• Support collaboration between SSAB and LEAB regarding infrastructure interfaces and system integration

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience

• Experience from large industrial or infrastructure projects

• Experience in construction site coordination and contractor/interface management

• Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, construction execution processes, and HSE and quality standards

• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

• Strong on-site leadership capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from the steel, energy, process, or heavy industrial sectors

• Previous experience in EPC/EPCM project environments

• Proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders in complex industrial projects

Key Competencies

• Strong coordination and communication skills

• High level of ownership and proactivity

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously

• Structured and solution-oriented mindset

• Strong and confident on-site leadership capability

Practical Information

• 100% on-site assignment in Luleå

• Senior profile required – minimum 15 years of relevant experience

• Language requirements: Swedish and English

• CV must be submitted in Word format

• Application deadline: As soon as possible