Senior Project Manager

Global Taxation Services Nordic Sweden AB; Skövde kommun; On-site; SEK 1,300,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Taxation Services Nordic Sweden AB seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a major substation construction project for a large-scale data centre in Sweden. You will oversee CSA and electrical work, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.

With 10+ years in senior project management, you will manage client relationships, align multidisciplinary teams and mitigate risks while upholding health and safety requirements across the programme.

Qualifications

• Proven record leading delivery of substation or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) background with experience managing electrical packages.
• Experience delivering complex, large-scale construction projects from inception through completion.
• Excellent client-facing leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Experience on hyperscale data centre environments would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the substation construction project from inception through to completion.
• Oversee CSA and electrical work packages with effective cross-discipline coordination.
• Act as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Manage contractors, consultants and project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and commercial requirements.
• Provide regular progress reporting and clear communication with the client and project team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client interface

CSA background

Substation/utility experience

English fluency

Education

Degree in Engineering/Project Management

Job description

To lead the delivery of a major substation construction project supporting a large-scale data centre development in Sweden.

As the Senior Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, overseeing both the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) and electrical scopes while acting as the primary interface with the client. Approximately 75% of the project is CSA-focused, making a strong background in CSA delivery highly desirable.

You will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the substation construction project from inception through to completion.
• Oversee the Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) and electrical work packages, ensuring effective coordination across all disciplines.
• Act as the primary client interface, building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Manage contractors, consultants and project teams to achieve programme milestones and project objectives.
• Proactively identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, quality and commercial requirements.
• Provide regular progress reporting and maintain clear communication with the client and wider project team.

Experience Required

• Proven experience leading the delivery of substation or utility infrastructure projects.
• A strong Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) background, with experience managing associated electrical packages.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex, large-scale construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Excellent client-facing, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Previous experience working on similar projects or within hyperscale data centre environments would be highly advantageous.

Key Deliverables

Throughout the assignment, you will be responsible for:

• Successfully delivering the substation construction project in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.
• Managing both the CSA and electrical scopes to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintaining a proactive approach to project planning, risk management and issue resolution.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while providing clear leadership to the project team.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering/Project Management, Associated with Institute of Engineers

Experience

10+ years in senior project management (industry specific)