Senior HSE Leader for Major Construction Projects

SSAB; Luleå kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Reduced working hours to support work‑

Wellness allowance

Relocation and immigration support

Job summary

SSAB in Luleå, Sweden seeks a Senior Manager - Project Health & Safety to lead Health & Safety across the construction delivery of the Luleå Mini Mill project. You will influence performance with multiple contractors and international teams, shaping safety culture and outcomes on one of Sweden's largest industrial transformations.

The role is based in Luleå, Sweden, offering visibility across project teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Significant Health & Safety experience in large industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, or major construction projects.
• Experience leading H&S teams and managing contractor performance in complex, multi-contractor environments.
• Good understanding of Swedish work environment legislation and construction safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Health & Safety team, setting clear priorities, expectations, and performance standards.
• Own the project's Health & Safety strategy, systems, and performance framework across all construction phases.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish work environment legislation, project requirements, and industry best practices.
• Partner with project, engineering, construction, and contractor teams to embed safety into planning and execution.
• Drive contractor safety performance through onboarding, audits, inspections, and assurance activities.
• Oversee critical risk management, permit-to-work processes, and safe execution of high-risk activities.
• Lead emergency preparedness, incident investigations, and corrective-action programs.
• Monitor and report H&S performance while promoting a strong, proactive safety culture across the project.

Skills

Lead H&S teams

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Organizational decision-making

English fluency

Swedish preferred

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

BAS-P/BAS-U

ISO 45001 auditing

Permit-to-work systems

Job description

SSAB in Luleå, Sweden seeks a Senior Manager - Project Health & Safety to lead Health & Safety across the construction delivery of the Luleå Mini Mill project. You will influence performance with multiple contractors and international teams, shaping safety culture and outcomes on one of Sweden's largest industrial transformations.

The role is based in Luleå, Sweden, offering visibility across project teams and contractors.