BAS-U Case Officer

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure GmbH Tyskland Sverige Filial; Vagnhärad; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Long-term project involvement

Job summary

HOCHTIEF is seeking an experienced BAS-U Case Officer to coordinate work environment activities for the OL31 railway project in Vagnhärad, Sweden. You will ensure safe planning and execution by HOCHTIEF and subcontractors, upholding AML, AFS 2023:3, and project requirements.

The role requires significant responsibility, English proficiency, and Swedish regulatory awareness, with the opportunity to influence safety across a major rail infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Valid Bas-U training in accordance with Swedish requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of documented experience in a BAS-U role.
• Experience from at least two infrastructure or civil engineering projects exceeding SEK 200 million.
• Strong knowledge of AFS 2023:3 and Swedish work environment coordination.
• Ability to develop and implement project-specific work environment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate work environment activities throughout the construction phase.
• Maintain and continuously update the Construction Work Environment Plan.
• Coordinate work planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
• Verify risk assessments, work preparations, permits, competencies, and required documentation before work starts.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish work environment legislation and project safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and safety coordination meetings.
• Manage site inductions and access control processes.
• Coordinate activities between multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Report serious incidents, risks, and non-conformities to relevant parties.
• Act as the key point of contact regarding construction work environment matters towards Trafikverket and project stakeholders.

Skills

Bas-U training

BAS-U experience

Infrastructure projects

AFS 2023:3

Work environment coordination

Project procedures

English language

Swedish regulatory environment

Job description

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 BAS-U Case Officer to join the OL31 railway project in Vagnhärad. This is a key role within one of Sweden's most important infrastructure projects, where safety, coordination, collaboration and leadership are critical to success.

About the Role

As Bas-U Case Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating work environment activities throughout the construction phase in accordance with the Swedish Work Environment Act (AML), AFS 2023:3, and project contractual requirements.

You will ensure that all work performed by HOCHTIEF, subcontractors, and specialist contractors is planned, coordinated, and executed safely. The role carries significant responsibility and authority to manage and coordinate health and safety matters across the entire project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate work environment activities throughout the construction phase.
• Maintain and continuously update the Construction Work Environment Plan.
• Coordinate work planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
• Verify risk assessments, work preparations, permits, competencies, and required documentation before work starts.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish work environment legislation and project safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and safety coordination meetings.
• Manage site inductions and access control processes.
• Coordinate activities between multiple contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance with safety requirements and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Report serious incidents, risks, and non-conformities to relevant parties.
• Act as the key point of contact regarding construction work environment matters towards Trafikverket and project stakeholders.

Your Profile

Mandatory Requirements

• Valid Bas-U training in accordance with Swedish requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of documented experience in a BAS-U role.
• Experience from at least two infrastructure or civil engineering projects exceeding SEK 200 million.
• Strong knowledge of:
• AFS 2023:3
• Construction work environment coordination
• Ability to develop and implement project-specific work environment procedures.

Experience Considered Highly Meritorious

• Rail infrastructure projects.
• Work adjacent to live railway operations.
• Traffic management and road works.
• Major excavation, retaining structures, and temporary works.
• Experience working with Trafikverket requirements, TMALL documentation, audits, and follow-ups.
• Environmental and sustainability coordination in infrastructure projects.

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.

Join HOCHTIEF and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow.