Kungälv Municipality is looking for a Operations Manager for Land and Development

Kungälv Municipality is seeking individuals who want to make a difference! We need professional and motivated staff to deliver welfare services of high quality. Here, engagement and professional service go hand in hand while you help influence people's daily lives and society at large. A good workplace culture and support for your personal development are important to us. Your contribution matters!

Description

Many people want to come to Kungälv to live and work, and we are now looking for an Operations Manager for Land and Development to help make that possible!

We within Planning, Land, and Development (MEX) in Kungälv are currently an ambitious, engaged, and cheerful team. Those who work in the unit are urban planners, community planners, comprehensive planners, and land and development engineers. The team spirit is strong, and we all take responsibility for and contribute to delivering on our assignments while continuously developing professionally in various ways – and having fun while doing it!

Here you will have the opportunity to help shape a sustainable and strategically planned future for the municipality, where collaboration and innovation are in focus.

Responsibilities

As the Operations Manager for MEX, you will play a central role in coordinating and developing work related to land management and development issues. You will work to ensure and improve the quality of processes and contribute to the strategic development of the operations. Your work will be in close collaboration with the unit manager, land and development engineers, and other key roles within the municipality.

Your tasks will include:

• Coordinating work within the land and development area regarding the municipality's management of undeveloped properties, including land leases, considering economic, legal, and technical aspects to ensure quality and efficiency in the processes and be responsible for operational development of processes and routines, as well as representing the municipality in legal contexts.
• Supporting the unit manager and colleagues in operational-related issues.
• Contributing to improving and optimizing routines and coordination between land and planning functions.
• Ensuring that land and development work aligns with the municipality's strategic goals and priorities.
• Coordinating referrals related to land and development issues and contributing to effective communication and collaboration with other units within the municipality.
• Acting as a strategic link between planning and implementation of detailed plans.
• Driving and participating in projects within the community building process.

The role involves many internal collaboration forums but may also include external contacts with both the public and the business community, as well as participation in political contexts to present and anchor the work within the land and development area.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in surveying, community building, or a law degree with a focus on property law or other education that we deem equivalent.
• Several years of experience working as a land and development engineer or surveyor within the municipality, state, or equivalent position in the private sector, including at least 3 years as a development engineer.
• A broad understanding of the municipal community building process and the importance of representation and coordination.
• Good insight into municipal development, community planning, and decision-making processes in a politically governed organization.
• Experience negotiating and establishing agreements related to land allocations, development, and buying/selling of real estate.
• Ability to work strategically, coordinate, and support in land and development issues in detailed planning projects.
• Ability to streamline work processes and drive quality and development work.
• Experience in development calculations, property and compensation issues.
• Good understanding of the economic and legal conditions in municipal development operations.
• High IT maturity and familiarity with administrative systems.
• Driver's license (B).

Meritorious:

• Experience in resource planning and prioritization of projects within the land and development area.
• Experience in development work in a politically governed organization related to property management and development.
• Education and strong knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, development economics, property valuation, detailed planning process, implementation issues, and contract law.
• Experience leading project groups, creating progress, and ensuring quality in land and development issues.

To thrive in this role, you are a responsible, attentive, and communicative person with a strong interest in development work and collaboration. You are structured, meaning you plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively, independently, and persistently to solve problems and achieve set goals. You should also be good at taking initiatives and driving your tasks, where you both seek and share your knowledge.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. Welcome with your application!

Other

• Applications are only accepted digitally via kungalv.varbi.com
• Certificates will be provided upon request or at a possible interview.
• Appointment will occur provided that the position does not need to be claimed by existing staff due to redundancy or other reasons.
• The selection process is ongoing during the application period.
• We use digital tools, and in the work, you may need to use e-identification.
• Before any employment, we require a valid identity card showing citizenship and a valid work permit.
• Probationary employment may be applied according to the collective agreement.
• In the areas where work with children occurs, the employer requires an extract from the criminal record before the position is filled.
• If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply via the system but contact the recruitment manager for handling your application.
• We kindly but firmly decline all direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job advertisements.
• Kungälv Municipality has contracted agreements.
• Testing may occur in the recruitment process.