Electrical Lead - Buildings

COWI; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 541,008 - 811,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real leadership opportunities

Professional growth investment

Sustainable project contributions

Flexibility & work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Sweden seeks an Electrical Lead for building projects. This role involves ownership of technical solutions and coordination of electrical design. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electrical design and leadership within the building services sector. You will collaborate with various disciplines and ensure high quality throughout project lifecycles. Fluency in both Swedish and English is required. This position offers real leadership opportunities and a strong emphasis on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in electrical design within building projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards and industry best practices.
• Experience in leading projects or technical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating electrical design in building projects.
• Taking ownership of technical solutions and quality.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Fluency in Swedish

Fluency in English

Job description

Electrical Lead within Buildings

Your Role

As an Electrical Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the electrical discipline across projects – from early concept stages through to final delivery. You will set direction, create structure, and ensure high quality throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating electrical design in building projects
• Taking ownership of technical solutions, quality, and deliveries within the electrical discipline
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on all electrical‑related matters
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues within the team
• Contributing to tenders, cost estimates, and strategic decisions
• Collaborating closely with other disciplines such as HVAC, structural engineering, and architecture

Who You Are

You are an experienced electrical or building services engineer who thrives in a leadership role and is motivated by driving structure, quality, and progress in projects.

• Several years of experience in electrical design within building projects
• Solid knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices
• Experience in leading projects or technical disciplines
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset
• The ability to build trust – both internally and with clients
• Fluency in both Swedish and English

Benefits

• Real leadership – take ownership of the electrical discipline in major projects
• Professional growth – we invest in your development as a leader
• Sustainable impact – contribute to the buildings of the future
• Flexibility & work‑life balance – because life is more than work
• Strong culture – collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation are at our core

Contact person: Markus Lindbeck, Act Head of Discipline - Electrical Engineering Buildings
email: [e-mail]