Senior Manager Project Health & Safety

About Us

Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. At SSAB, we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. We are also aware that steel production is one of the largest sources of greenhouse-gas emissions worldwide. That has to change. This is why SSAB has developed the world’s first fossil-free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB, you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and advancing the green transformation of the steel industry.

About the job

Transformation Office is looking for a Senior Manager - Project Health and Safety to lead Health & Safety across the construction delivery of the Luleå Mini Mill project.

Few Health & Safety roles offer the opportunity to influence safety performance at this scale. With multiple contractors, high-risk construction activities and large international teams working simultaneously across the site, this position sits at the heart of one of Sweden's largest industrial transformation projects.

You will have a direct impact on how work is planned, executed and controlled, shaping the safety culture and performance of a complex construction environment where decisions made before work reaches the field matter as much as execution on site.

The visibility of the role is significant: your leadership will influence project teams, contractors and frontline personnel across a transformation that is important both within SSAB and externally.

This position is based in Luleå, Sweden.

Responsibilities and essential functions

• 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.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to lead H&S teams and influence project leaders, contractors, and frontline personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction and industrial project risks, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, permit-to-work systems, and critical risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills in complex project environments.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent English required; Swedish is preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Relevant certifications or training (e.g., BAS-P/BAS-U, ISO 45001, auditing, or incident investigation) are advantageous.
• Knowledge in implementing safety systems, driving performance improvements, and managing digital permit-to-work processes.
• Experience in Sweden, the Nordics, or remote/climate-challenging project environments is desirable.

Word from your Future Manager

“SSAB has taken the lead in transforming the steel industry towards a fossil-free value chain. As we transform our Luleå production site, health, safety, occupational health, and security must be fully integrated into every stage of the project. We are looking for an experienced HSS leader who can build a strong function, engage contractors and authorities, and create a consistent assurance framework across all construction areas. You will join a dedicated, experienced, and multicultural project team working on one of SSAB’s most meaningful transformations.”

Carl Orrling, Ph.D.

EVP, Head of Technology & Transformation Office

Our Offer

At SSAB, we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values, driven, true and ahead, in making everyday decisions while keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB, you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and grow within your field or beyond.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Profit sharing
• Reduced working hours to support work-life balance
• Wellness allowance
• Relocation and immigration support for the successful candidate, where required

Recruitment process

Selected candidates will progress through the following recruitment stages:

• Interview(s) with relevant stakeholders at SSAB
• Site visit and meeting with the team
• Pre-employment health examination
• Reference checks
• Offer and contract signing
• Background check