Contract Manager OL31 Rail Project, Vagnhärad, Sweden Shape the future of Swedish infrastructure HOCHTIEF is one of the world's leading infrastructure and construction groups, employing approximately 38,000 people worldwide. We deliver complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, ports, buildings, and both conventional and renewable energy. With operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, HOCHTIEF combines engineering expertise with innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the infrastructure of the future. We are currently looking for an Contract Manager / Senior Contract Engineer to join our team on the OL31 Project in Vagnhärad, Sweden. The OL31 Project forms part of the Ostlänken programme, one of Sweden's largest and most important railway infrastructure investments. Ostlänken is a new approximately 160-kilometre double-track railway connecting Järna and Linköping, designed to increase capacity, improve regional connectivity and support sustainable transport across Sweden. The project involves complex civil engineering works, extensive stakeholder coordination, demanding management of sophisticated procurement activities. Working on OL31 offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure programme that will have a lasting impact on Sweden's transport network and future development. About the Role As Contract Manager / Senior Contract Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the contractual aspects and requirements of the project throughout its lifecycle. You will play a key role in protecting the company's contractual interests, supporting project delivery, and ensuring compliance with client, subcontractor, and supplier agreements. The position requires strong commercial awareness, excellent negotiation skills, and experience in managing contracts and contractual requirements within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects. You will work closely with project management, procurement, legal advisors, and operational teams to identify risks, manage claims, and ensure effective contract administration. Key Responsibilities Manage and administer project contracts and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Review, interpret, and analyze contractual obligations, rights, and risks. Monitor compliance with contract requirements and project commitments. Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies. Support project teams in contractual matters and provide guidance on contract interpretation. Manage correspondence related to contractual and requirement issues with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Prepare, review, and negotiate contract amendments, variations, and change orders. Support the preparation and assessment of claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution processes. Maintain comprehensive contract records and documentation. Collaborate with procurement, commercial and legal teams during subcontractor and supplier engagements. Monitor key contractual milestones, notices, and deliverables. Participate in contract, requirement, commercial, and claims meetings and support strategic decision-making. Ensure contractual compliance with project requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations. Your Profile Requirements Degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or claims management within construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects. Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, railway, or industrial projects. Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial risk management. Experience with contract forms such as Design & Build, EPC, or similar contractual frameworks, especially AB04, ABT06, ABK09, ABU07, etc. Experience with AMA, MER, Swedish Construction Regulations and Standards, and Trafikverket’s Requirements such as TDOK, TMOL, etc. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing variations, claims, and dispute-related matters. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international project teams. Proficiency in contract management and document control systems. Experience on Scandinavian infrastructure projects. Familiarity with Swedish construction law and contractual practices. Experience in claims preparation, administration, and negotiations. Understanding of procurement and subcontract management processes. Professional certifications related to contract or commercial management are considered an advantage. Language Requirements Fluency in English is required; Swedish and German language skills are highly desirable. We Offer The opportunity to work on one of Sweden's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. An international working environment within a leading global construction company. Long-term project involvement with significant responsibility and influence. The chance to contribute to the development of critical rail infrastructure in Sweden. Location Vagnhärad, Sweden Apply If you have the qualifications, experience, and passion for creating a safe and successful construction environment, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Nicole Granlund nicole.granlund@hochtief.se, or apply directly at: https://hochtief.se/karriar/ Join HOCHTIEF and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
HR-Assistant OL31 Rail Project, Vagnhärad, Sweden Shape the future of Swedish infrastructure HOCHTIEF is one of the world's leading infrastructure and construction groups, employing approximately 38,000 people worldwide. We deliver complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, ports, buildings, and both conventional and renewable energy. With operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, HOCHTIEF combines engineering expertise with innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the infrastructure of the future. We are currently looking for a collaborative HR Assistant to join the OL31 railway project in Vagnhärad. This is a role within one of Sweden's most important infrastructure projects, where safety, coordination and collaboration are critical to success. About the Project The OL31 Project forms part of the Ostlänken programme, one of Sweden's largest and most important railway infrastructure investments. Ostlänken is a new approximately 160-kilometre double-track railway connecting Järna and Linköping, designed to increase capacity, improve regional connectivity and support sustainable transport across Sweden. The project involves complex civil engineering works, including tunnels, bridges, earthworks and rail infrastructure. Working on OL31 offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure programme while supporting the recruitment and development of a diverse, international project organization About the Role We are currently looking for a HR Assistant to join the OL31 railway project in Vagnhärad. As an HR Assistant, you will support the HR function and managers with a wide range of administrative and operational HR tasks. This role is ideal for someone who is communicative, structured, service-minded, and enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment where attention to detail and good organization are essential. You will play an important role in supporting onboarding activities, personnel administration, recruitment coordination, time reporting processes, and various employee-related matters across the project organization. Key Responsibilities Support the HR department with daily administrative and operational HR activities. Maintain and update employee information and personnel records in various systems. Support recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, candidate communication, onboarding coordination, and collection of employment documentation. Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes. Act as a contact person for apartment providers and support accommodation administration for project employees. Support the administration and coordination of company vehicles and employee benefits. Collect, follow up, and compile time reporting documentation for the project. Manage ID06 card applications and follow up throughout the process. Provide administrative support to the HR team and Office Manager. Support and contribute to maintaining efficient processes and good internal service. Your Profile Mandatory Requirements Previous experience in administrative, HR Assistant, Coordinator, Recruitment, Personnel Administration, or support role. Experience working with onboarding processes, employee documentation, and general administrative follow-up. Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Good understanding of administrative processes and the importance of structure, accuracy, and confidentiality. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams. Comfortable working with different digital systems, time reporting systems, and new technologies. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Service-oriented mindset and ability to work independently. Full-time availability on site in Vagnhärad. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an international project or matrix organization. Experience supporting recruitment activities and onboarding of new employees. Experience with personnel administration and HR-related documentation. Familiarity with ID06 administration and Swedish construction industry requirements. Experience with time reporting systems and administrative follow-up within project-based organizations. Experience from construction, infrastructure, engineering, or similar industries is considered an advantage. Language Requirements Fluent Swedish, preferably native-level or equivalent proficiency. Professional English language skills, both written and spoken. We Offer The opportunity to work on one of Sweden's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. An international working environment within a leading global construction company. Long-term project involvement with significant responsibility and influence. The chance to contribute to the development of critical rail infrastructure in Sweden. Location Vagnhärad, Sweden Apply If you have the qualifications, experience, and passion for creating a safe and successful construction environment, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Nicole Granlund nicole.granlund@hochtief.se, or apply directly at: https://hochtief.se/karriar/ Join HOCHTIEF and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Quality Officer OL31 Rail Project, Vagnhärad, Sweden Shape the future of Swedish infrastructure HOCHTIEF is one of the world's leading infrastructure and construction groups, employing approximately 38,000 people worldwide. We deliver complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, ports, buildings, and both conventional and renewable energy. With operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, HOCHTIEF combines engineering expertise with innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the infrastructure of the future. We are currently looking for an experienced and collaborative Quality Officer to join the OL31 railway project in Vagnhärad. This is a role within one of Sweden's most important infrastructure projects, where safety, coordination, collaboration and leadership are critical to success. About the Project The OL31 Project forms part of the Ostlänken programme, one of Sweden's largest and most important railway infrastructure investments. Ostlänken is a new approximately 160-kilometre double-track railway connecting Järna and Linköping, designed to increase capacity, improve regional connectivity and support sustainable transport across Sweden. The project involves complex civil engineering works, including tunnels, bridges, earthworks and rail infrastructure. Working on OL31 offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure programme while supporting the recruitment and development of a diverse, international project organization. About the Role As Quality Officer, you will support the set-up, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the project's Quality Management System. You will work closely with construction teams, technical departments, subcontractors and the client to ensure that all project activities comply with contractual requirements, company procedures, and applicable quality standards. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who is committed to promoting a strong quality culture throughout the project organization. Key Responsibilities Support the set up, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of the project's Quality Management System. Monitor compliance with project quality requirements, procedures, and standards. Conduct quality inspections, audits, and site surveillance activities. Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality documentation. Support the management of non-conformities and corrective actions. Assist in preparing quality reports, dashboards, and project quality records. Ensure that quality documentation is properly maintained and archived. Participate in internal and external audits. Support subcontractors and project teams in fulfilling quality requirements. Monitor compliance with contractual quality obligations. Promote continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned. Collaborate with engineering, construction, HSE, and client representatives on quality-related matters. Your Profile Mandatory Requirements Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in quality management, quality assurance, or quality control within construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality assurance principles. Experience with audits, inspections, and quality documentation. Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards and quality management processes. Ability to review technical documentation and verify compliance with project requirements. Experience working on large infrastructure, railway, tunnel, or civil engineering projects. Auditor qualification or experience conducting quality audits. Knowledge of Swedish construction standards and regulations. Experience working with digital quality management systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities. Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and international environment. Full-time availability on site in Vagnhärad. Language Requirements Professional working proficiency in English is required. Swedish is highly meritorious due to the project's regulatory environment, documentation requirements. We Offer The opportunity to work on one of Sweden's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. An international working environment within a leading global construction company. Long-term project involvement with significant responsibility and influence. The chance to contribute to the development of critical rail infrastructure in Sweden. Location Vagnhärad, Sweden Apply If you have the qualifications, experience, and passion for creating a safe and successful construction environment, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch with Nicole Granlund nicole.granlund@hochtief.se, or apply directly at: https://hochtief.se/karriar/ Join HOCHTIEF and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
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