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Avaron AB is a growing consultancy focused on technology, finance, and business support. We match your expertise with the market's most interesting assignments, offering a platform where your professional development is central.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering delivery for critical building services and installations within a major industrial transformation program for fossil-free steel production. You will drive coordinated engineering efforts across HVAC, VVS, potable water, BMS integration and sprinkler systems—ensuring safe, cost-effective, and timely delivery in a complex heavy-industry environment with both brownfield and greenfield elements.

• Lead and manage engineering activities for large-scale CAPEX projects with focus on building services, including ventilation, heating/VVS, potable water and BMS/HVAC integration
• Own interface coordination and constructability reviews to identify clashes, reduce rework, and optimize layouts
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet safety, quality, regulatory and project requirements through design, procurement and construction
• Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering leadership across internal teams, external consultants, suppliers and construction subcontractors
• Challenge design-to-cost proposals, support procurement alignment, and follow up engineering cost forecasts and performance
• Support and govern engineering support services and workflows to strengthen partner performance
• Drive technical decisions related to HVAC, sprinkler systems, BMS integration and equipment layouts with focus on operational reliability and start-up readiness
• Follow up engineering schedules and secure timely delivery of drawings, specifications and required certifications for construction and commissioning
• Mentor and lead team members, promoting collaboration, a safety-first culture and continuous improvement

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years in hands-on engineering leadership
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Sweden
• Proven track record managing engineering delivery in large industrial projects (e.g., steel, pulp & paper, refinery, oil & gas or similar)
• Deep technical knowledge of HVAC, VVS, potable water systems, sprinkler systems and BMS/HVAC integration, applicable to Nordic conditions and standards
• Strong experience in interface coordination and constructability reviews, aligning technical requirements with project objectives
• Fluency in both English and Swedish (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated ability to challenge forecasts, control engineering costs, and drive on-time delivery from engineering partners

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, IPMA) or equivalent training
• Civil engineering experience or education related to heavy industry plant projects
• Experience with brownfield mill upgrades and start-up coordination in heavy process industries
• Familiarity with Swedish and European codes and standards for building services and industrial installations

Selections are made on an ongoing basis, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.