Deputy Project Manager

WeQuel is looking for an experienced Deputy Project Manager for a long-term industrial assignment with our client in Luleå. The role is site-based and central to the project, responsible for coordinating and driving a complex delivery involving multiple contractors, engineering organisations, and external stakeholders.

About the Assignment

Our client is executing a large-scale industrial project in Luleå where you, as Deputy Project Manager, serve as the link between the project organisation, construction contractors, engineering partners, and external parties. You bring a high level of ownership, strong on-site presence, and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership and Coordination
You act as the local project lead on site, coordinating activities between the client project team, EPC/construction contractors, district heating provider, and engineering and installation partners.

Engineering Oversight
You ensure technical progress aligns with project needs and schedule, drive resolution of open engineering topics, and escalate deviations to the Project Director where required.

Construction Coordination
You serve as the primary on-site contact towards construction and installation contractors, manage interface issues, and ensure work is executed in line with schedule, quality requirements, and HSE standards.

Compliance, Reporting, and QA
You ensure all project activities comply with technical specifications, environmental permits, and contractual obligations, and support QA/QC processes together with site teams.

District Heating Interface
You coordinate project activities related to district heating system integration and ensure alignment on pipeline routing, handover points, and system interfaces.

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience

• Background from large industrial or infrastructure projects

• Experience in construction site coordination and contractor/interface management

• Strong knowledge of engineering workflows, construction execution, and HSE and quality standards

• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

• Strong and confident on-site leadership capability

Preferred:

• Experience from the steel, energy, process, or heavy industrial sectors

• Background in EPC/EPCM project environments

• Proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders in complex industrial settings

Practical Information

Location: Luleå, Sweden (100% on-site)
Assignment period: July 2026 – December 2028
Scope: Full-time
Language requirements: Swedish and English