Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (QS)

Educanta AB; Luleå kommun; Hybrid; SEK 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor consultant to support an industrial client in Luleå, Sweden. The position is a fixed-term contract from May, offering a chance to work on Sweden's first fossil-free steel plant. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role provides a unique opportunity to directly impact cost control on an exciting project, with a possibility for long-term engagement based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry or as a quantity surveyor.
• Proficiency in analytical tools.
• Understanding of French is a big advantage.
• Proficiency with analytical tools and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyse contracts and reports to validate quantities.
• Monitor expenses and identify savings.
• Support implementation of tools to improve processes.
• Collaborate across functions for project alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or construction engineering

Tools

Power Automate

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Company Description

Educanta is recruiting a graduate in Boden / Luleå (Sweden) for a Quantity Surveyor (QS) role in the construction industry. This position is a fixed‑term contract, from May to October (6 months), with a possibility of extension.

With us, you get the opportunity to work in an international and diverse environment together with multiple stakeholders. You will learn very fast with your experienced mentors as well as with your client's face‑off. Last but not least, we provide a competitive salary with the opportunity of long‑term recruitment by our client in the long run if there is a mutual match.

Job Description

Educanta is looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor consultant to support one of our industrial clients on their journey towards more efficient operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career professional eager to apply their analytical and problem‑solving skills in a hands‑on, international, exciting project.

You will help build Sweden's first fossil‑free steel plant. In this role, you'll work on‑site with the client's team to help monitor costs, identify savings, and support the implementation of tools such as Power Automate, MS Excel, and more. You'll contribute to better cost control by being proactive in analysing contracts, invoices and reports – with support and guidance from Educanta when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse contracts, invoices and reports to validate quantities delivered.
• Monitor expenses, identify savings, report on project progress.
• Support the implementation of new tools to monitor and improve processes (e.g., SharePoint, Excel).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and partner companies to ensure alignment and smooth project progress.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field, such as Industrial Engineering, construction engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience in the construction industry, or in a quantity surveyor position.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a methodical and detail‑oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in analytical tools.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working closely with different stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks and learn new tools.
• Proficiency in English2, understanding French is a big advantage.

Additional Information

• Contract: Fixed‑term (6 months) with possibility of extension.
• Location: On‑site in Luleå, Sweden. Possibility to work remotely for 2 weeks every 6 weeks.
• Start: May 2026.
• You will work primarily with the client's local team, with support from Educanta when needed.
• We value structured thinking, curiosity, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Educanta, we think that's a missed opportunity – for candidates and for us. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people can grow. So if this role excites you and you meet most of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. This is your sign to go ahead and apply!