Architectural Engineer | Sweden

Kirby Group Engineering; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking an Architectural Engineer/Architectural Technologist to own on-site architectural coordination for a flagship European data centre project. You will ensure walls, façades, doors, fire-stopping, and interfaces with MEP/CSA systems work together and meet standards.

You will review drawings and submittals, manage RFIs, collaborate with CSA, MEP, QA/QC and design teams, monitor progress and quality, and support compliant handover for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating architecture on large construction projects.
• Strong understanding of building envelope systems, finishes, and detailing.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and MEP/CSA drawings.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes and EU construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Own on-site architectural coordination for walls, façades, doors, finishes, and interfaces with MEP/CSA systems.
• Review drawings, models, and submittals for accuracy and buildability.
• Manage architectural RFIs and close out design queries before they hit site.
• Collaborate with CSA, MEP, QA/QC, and design teams to avoid clashes and rework.
• Monitor progress and quality of architectural installations.
• Support compliance with fire regulations, acoustic requirements, thermal details, and client specifications.
• Help deliver a coordinated handover package for commissioning and close-out.

Skills

Architectural coordination

Building envelope systems

Reading drawings (architectural/MEP)

QA/QC processes

Clear communication

Education

Architectural Engineer degree

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll own the architectural and building envelope coordination on site. In practical terms: making sure what’s drawn, procured, and installed actually works together — and complies with standards.

More Specifically, You Will

• Coordinate architectural elements including walls, partitions, façades, doors, fire-stopping, finishes, and interfaces with MEP/CSA systems
• Review drawings, models, and technical submittals to ensure accuracy and buildability
• Manage architectural RFIs and close out design queries before they hit site
• Work closely with CSA, MEP, QA/QC, and design teams to avoid clashes and rework
• Monitor progress and quality of architectural installations
• Support compliance with fire regulations, acoustic requirements, thermal details, and client specifications
• Help deliver a clean, coordinated handover package for commissioning and close‑out

What you need

If you’ve worked as an Architectural Engineer, Architectural Technologist, or similar on large industrial, pharma, semiconductor, or data centre projects, you’ll fit in quickly.

Ideally, You Bring

• Strong experience with architectural coordination on large construction projects
• Solid understanding of building envelope systems, finishes, fire protection, and detailing
• Confidence reading and interpreting architectural and MEP/CSA drawings
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes and EU construction standards
• The ability to communicate clearly with designers, trades, and senior site teams
• A calm, organised approach in a high‑pace environment

Why consider it

• Work on a flagship European data centre project
• Exposure to full architectural, CSA, and MEP integration
• Strong progression opportunities across multiple regions
• A role where architectural decisions actually influence outcomes

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.