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Traffic Planner for Kiruna Municipality

Do you want to take the next step in your career and become a key figure in one of Sweden's most spectacular urban development projects?

Kiruna is in the midst of an unparalleled urban transformation – an entire city is being moved and rebuilt from scratch. This involves complex land issues, strategic decision-making, and the opportunity to work on projects that normally only happen once a century. We are now looking for a Traffic Planner who wants to step into a central role and contribute experience, a holistic perspective, and stability as we develop the Kiruna of the future.

Here you will work closely with decision-makers, influence long-term urban development issues, and help lead projects that will leave a mark far into the future. If you are looking for major challenges and the opportunity to be involved in the planning and implementation of a societal transformation, then Kiruna is the place where your skills truly make a difference.

Why Kiruna?

Kiruna offers something that few other places in Sweden can match:

• One of the country's most extensive urban development projects
• Stunning surroundings – from the midnight sun and northern lights to mountains, nature, and outdoor life
• Space, proximity, and balance – distances are short and everyday life is simpler here

About the Role

As a Traffic Planner with us, you will play a vital role in the development of Kiruna's future transport system. You will contribute to sustainable societal planning at both strategic and operational levels by working on:

Your main responsibilities:

• Preparing traffic investigations and analyses as a basis for planning and decision-making.
• Planning infrastructure for public transport, cars, pedestrians, and cyclists.
• Participating in the municipality's ongoing comprehensive and detailed planning projects, as well as engineering projects.
• Commissioning, coordinating, and following up on consultancy assignments.
• Processing traffic-related cases and handling official consultations.

Here you will become part of an engaged urban planning department where collaboration, development, and innovation are in focus. We offer short decision-making paths, significant personal responsibility, and the opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference for the municipality's future.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is confident, experienced, and curious – someone accustomed to working with traffic planning and who wants to continue developing.

We believe you have:

• Relevant higher education, e.g., in urban planning, traffic analysis, or similar.
• Documented experience in traffic planning work.
• Good ability to apply legislation within PBL (Planning and Building Act) and VägL (Road Act).
• Experience collaborating with many stakeholders and building trusting relationships.
• Ability to work independently, structured, and solution-oriented.

If you have previously worked in a politically governed organization, we view this as an advantage.

What we offer

• Meaningful work where you influence the development of an entirely new city.
• A pleasant work environment with engaged colleagues.
• Good balance between work and leisure.
• Free gym membership up to 5,000 SEK/year.
• Access to the municipality's mountain cabins.
• Opportunity for salary exchange for extra days off.
• An inclusive work climate where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are key words.

Do you want to help shape the next chapter in Kiruna's history?

Apply now – and welcome to a workplace where your work truly makes a difference.