BEST Integration Manager for Colas Rail Sweden Filial

Key Relocation Sweden AB; Nyköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Relocation Sweden AB is seeking an experienced Integration Manager to act as the central point of contact for all design interfaces across civil, electrical, rail disciplines and external stakeholders. You will lead interface planning, manage risks, coordinate design teams, and ensure timely information exchange to meet project schedules.

A strong background in rail systems and cross‑functional collaboration is required, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills to navigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in interface management or project engineering in rail.
• Understanding of railway systems (signalling, electrification, catenary, telecommunication) and construction processes.
• Experience with international stakeholders and multidisciplinary projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Fluent in English; French and Swedish knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface Register/Matrix: identify, document, and manage all interface points.
• Interface Management Plan: develop, implement, and maintain procedures and protocols.
• Interface Planning: align planning for interface development across teams.
• Design Coordination: lead meetings to resolve issues and ensure compatibility.
• Stakeholder Communication: liaise between client, designers, contractors, and third parties.
• Risk Mitigation: identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Close-out: audit and formally close out all design interfaces.

Skills

Interface management

Stakeholder management

Project engineering

Communication

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

MS Project

Job description

The BEST Integration Manager acts as the central point of contact for all design-related interfaces, ensuring that various design packages (e.g., civil, structural, signalling, electrification, catenary, telecommunication, etc…) are compatible, buildable, and delivered according to the project schedule.

They proactively identify potential conflicts between design disciplines and external stakeholders, implementing solutions to prevent delays.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Interface Register/Matrix: identify, document, and manage all internal and external interface points via a comprehensive Interface Register and Matrix.
• Interface Management Plan: develop, implement, and maintain the Project Interface Management Plan, procedures, and protocols.
• Interface Planning: Ensure that both interface contributors (Leader and Follower) have a shared planning for interface development (Preliminary, Pre-final, final) according to overall Design Planning.
• Design Coordination: lead coordination meetings to resolve technical issues between different design teams and subcontractors, ensuring design compatibility.
• Stakeholder Communication: act as the liaison between the client, designers, contractors, and third parties to manage expectations and ensure timely information exchange.
• Risk Mitigation: identify potential technical and commercial risks arising from interface issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Close-out: audit and formally close out all design interfaces upon completion.

Qualifications / experience required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering.
• Experience: Proven experience in interface management or project engineering, within rail industry (10+ years commonly required for senior roles).
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of railway systems (signalling, electrification, catenary, telecommunication) and construction processes.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project environments and working with international stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and experience in risk and change management.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office Suite.
• Languages: fluent in English. French and Swedish knowledge is considered a plus.