Project Manager for Sustainable Energy Use

Do you want to lead projects that drive Sweden towards a more sustainable future? We are now looking for a project manager with competence, courage, and drive who can lead complex assignments and projects to promote the development of energy-efficient buildings. We are a central player in many of the initiatives shaping the green transition. Now we need you to strengthen the work further. Are you ready to make a real difference? Apply for the position and contribute to the society of the future!

The Swedish Energy Agency works for a fossil-free and robust energy supply. Security of supply, competitiveness, and ecological sustainability are perspectives that must be combined to secure the energy system of the future.

Your Responsibilities – Help Shape the Energy System of the Future

Buildings play an increasingly important role in the energy system today, not only as energy users but as active resources for supply, storage, and sharing of energy. As a project manager, you will be a key person in driving the development towards more energy-efficient and resource-efficient buildings.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading complex projects and assignments throughout their lifecycle, from initiation and planning to implementation and closure.

Some Common Tasks:

• Lead and coordinate investigations and government assignments.
• Work with consultation responses and implementation of EU directives in the area.
• Investigate and propose steering instruments for resource-efficient energy use with the role of buildings in focus.
• Conduct analyses of the effects of policy measures in dialogue with other authorities and industry actors.
• Act as an internal strategic advisor and coordinate environmental monitoring in the area of building.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with an academic education that we deem relevant for the position. We also see that you have current experience leading complex projects and knowledge of building energy use. Likewise, experience in energy efficiency and buildings as energy systems as well as the role of buildings in the energy system.

Furthermore, you need to have a very good ability to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing, as well as good knowledge of IT systems and programs.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience working with project models.
• Experience in analysis, modeling, and calculations related to knowledge of building energy use.
• Experience working with investigations in public/state activities.

We place great importance on personal qualities. To succeed in the role, you need to be communicative with the ability to inspire and motivate others. You are good at collaborating and creating good relationships both internally and externally, and you quickly adapt to new circumstances while seeing opportunities in changes. You are structured and plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. Your holistic perspective allows you to tackle complex issues with good analytical skills. Likewise, make well-founded decisions and deliver results that meet defined requirements even under pressure. We look forward to meeting you who want to contribute with commitment, drive, and a genuine interest in energy transition!

About Us

The building unit consists of a team of engaged and competent employees whose task is to support national and international efforts for the development of resource-efficient buildings. Our efforts should contribute to the global sustainability goals, the EU's energy and climate goals, and that Sweden should have improved its energy use by 50% by 2050. We also work to ensure that Sweden is one of the world's leading research and innovation countries where the competitiveness of the business sector meets the societal challenges we face, both in Sweden and globally. We are a unit that, with great commitment and a holistic view, is involved in the work of continuous improvements and development.

Our Offer

Our open and creative climate gives you the space to develop your expertise for the benefit of society. Here, there is an opportunity for learning and variation – while you can also maintain a balance in life.

The position is located in our beautiful premises in central Eskilstuna with good commuting options to Stockholm, Västerås, and other nearby cities. Here we work activity-based and have flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work. We have a wellness allowance, two wellness hours every week, and a gym on-site. In addition, you will receive favorable conditions for vacation, leave on bridging days, benefit bicycles, parental leave, and occupational pension. Please read more about what it is like to work with us Work at the Swedish Energy Agency (https://www.energimyndigheten.se/jobb/).

Good to Know

The position is a permanent employment with an initial six-month probationary period. Start date according to agreement. Positions within the Swedish Energy Agency may be placed in a security class, which means security clearance and background checks according to the provisions of the security protection law. In the case of permanent employment, it may be relevant to be placed in the agency during wartime.

We want your application with CV and cover letter by 2026-03-08.

If you send your application in a way other than through our application form on our website - please mark your application with diary number 2026-001856.

We work to promote diversity and counteract discrimination and welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. If you have protected personal information, please contact us at HR. We want your application documents in Swedish, and the questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Your application is a public document according to the principle of public access.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact the recruiting manager Veronica Eade at phone 016-544 21 84 or HR partner Lisa Holmström at phone 016-542 84 17.

You can also contact our union representatives: Martin Larsson, SACO-S phone 016-544 24 64 and Petra Lindblom Haddad ST phone 016-5420656.