Building Permit Officer/Architect at Solna City

Do you want to help shape the future of Solna? We are now looking for a Building Permit Officer/Architect for the Building Permit Unit under the Urban Development Department at the Community Planning Administration.

We warmly welcome your application!

About us

Solna City has been a leading municipality in urban development for a long time. We are currently in a phase of expanding our urban development efforts through investments in sustainability, increased housing construction focusing on rental apartments, and the development of public services such as sports, schools, and preschools. A major focus is on developing the city's own land alongside significant infrastructure investments being made in the city, including the expansion of the subway to Arenastaden and the expansion of the Mälarbanan.

Hagastaden is growing on the Solna side in the south and Järvastaden continues to grow in the north. Hagalund and Bagartorp are examples of development areas where the city aims to create increased attractiveness through more vibrant centers. Other complex urban development projects that the city is driving include Arenastaden and Ekelund/Pampas in a lakeside location by Ulvsundasjön.

We are now looking for a Building Permit Officer/Architect, and we warmly welcome your application!

Our offer

We offer a varied and developing environment with a strong focus on drive and development. You will be part of the Building Permit Unit, which currently consists of employees with different roles and backgrounds where we welcome ideas and learn from each other. We are located in the Solna City Hall, right in Solna Center, which is easily accessible by subway, bus, light rail, or commuter train.

• Secure employment with good employment conditions and individual salary setting.
• Opportunity for remote work as far as it works for the operations.
• A meaningful job where you contribute to the development of Solna City.
• Good collegial cooperation and knowledge exchange where you can grow in your professional role.
• Close leadership and quick decision-making paths.
• Wellness allowance and other discounts and offers.

Please read more about Solna City as an employer here (https://www.solna.se/jobba-hos-oss/solna-stad-som-arbetsgivare).

What does the job entail?

We are now looking for a Building Permit Officer/Architect for the Community Planning Administration. As a Building Permit Officer, you will handle building permit cases according to the Planning and Building Act (PBL). Some handling of supervision cases and shoreline protection according to the Environmental Code and permits within nature reserves are also included. In your role, you are expected to contribute to continuously improving the city's service to entrepreneurs and residents of Solna who want to invest and build in the city. You will work closely with other building inspectors, building permit officers, supervisory officers, and building permit architects in the Building Permit Unit, as well as other units in the administration, particularly in close collaboration with the Planning and Geodata Unit. The work also includes advising and informing the public and the city's other administrations. We work in the document and case management systems NOVA.

In Solna, we have a fast pace and work with both large and small builders. The building stock consists of multi-family houses in urban environments, shopping centers, institutional buildings, and a small proportion of single-family homes. The cases handled by the unit range from new constructions and extensions to changes in existing buildings.

In the Building Permit Unit, we are nine employees, and you will report to the Building Permit Manager.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has:

• An academic degree as an architect, conservator, urban planner, or equivalent education that we assess as equivalent.
• A strong interest in building issues.
• Worked as a Building Permit Officer/Architect in municipal operations for at least 2 years.

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in handling larger complex new construction projects.
• Experience or knowledge in restoration and cultural heritage conservation.

To succeed in the role, you need to be structured, plan, and prioritize your work effectively. You have a holistic view, consider multiple perspectives, and have a good ability to make trade-offs as well as discuss and communicate design and cultural heritage issues. Since a large part of the job involves formulating yourself in speech and writing, it is important that you have a well-documented ability to express yourself in the Swedish language.

You enjoy and like to collaborate with others to achieve good results. You are a service-oriented person who provides good service and a professional approach to citizens and businesses in the city. In addition to your formal competencies, we place great importance on your personal competencies for this position.

More information about the application

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date according to agreement. We warmly welcome your application by January 2, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Isra Hussein, Building Permit Manager, at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Please note that responses to emails may take some time due to the Christmas holidays. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

The final candidate for this position will undergo a security review.

We welcome inquiries from those interested in the position but decline offers from those selling advertising or recruitment services.

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