Svea Solar Utility has built more solar parks than any other IPP player in Sweden – and this is just the beginning. Our clear vision: to fix the planet. We drive the energy transition with solar power and smart energy solutions ⚡.

Join the Power Shift and be part of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

The Role

As Head of EPC, you will be part of the Utility Executive Management Team and lead the EPC organization across Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Site Operations.

You will ensure efficient delivery of large-scale solar projects through strong planning, cost control, risk management, and technical compliance.

Your leadership will drive process excellence, supplier performance, and scalable execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an organization of currently 15 FTE across Engineering, Project Management, Site Operations, and Procurement.
• Develop and execute the Annual Business Plan aligned with company objectives.
• Establish and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operational excellence.
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and supplier movements to identify opportunities and optimize cost, quality, and effectiveness.
• Lead EPC teams to deliver projects efficiently, ensuring risk management, budget control, and high-quality execution.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, ensuring adherence to standards, QA/QC routines, and best practices.
• Oversee procurement strategies to maintain competitiveness and staying close to technical developments in the industry.
• Foster a strong Health and Safety culture.
• Hold P&L responsibility for the EPC function as a core member of the Utility Executive Management Team.

Required Skills

• Over 10 years of strategic leadership experience in the solar industry and good knowledge of BESS.
• In-depth understanding of sector dynamics, market drivers, trends, and regulations.
• Proven track record managing teams of highly skilled professionals.
• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Renewables) or equivalent experience.
• Strong English; Swedish fluency is a plus.
• Experience from an established solar IPP, knowing “what excellent looks like.”

Leadership Behaviours

• Build Trust: Fosters collaboration, openness, and psychological safety across teams.
• Drive Performance: Motivates, mentors, and develops high-performing teams while translating strategy into action.
• Communicate Effectively: Excels at communication and stakeholder management, including negotiation and consensus-building.
• Shift Mindset: Demonstrates strategic thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving to navigate complex challenges.

Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box - nobody does. If this sounds like you, hit apply 😊 With us, you’ll power up and gain new skills along the way!

Life as a Power Shifter – What we offer

• Impactful Work: Directly contribute to fixing the planet and driving the energy transition.
• Value-Driven Workplace: Grow in a company guided by strong values.
• Ownership & Growth: Take responsibility, grow your results, and power up with the energy industry.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Be yourself and contribute your unique perspective, experience, and ideas.
• Employment Benefits: Occupational pension, 30 days of vacation, wellness allowance, free parking, parental allowance top-up, and more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work up to two days per week.
• Relocation assistance: Support available based on individual circumstances.
• Get a glimpse of Life at Svea Solar: Follow us on Instagram: @LifeAtSveaSolar

⚡Who are we

As Sweden’s - and one of Europe’s - leading providers of energy tech and solar, we help our customers optimize their energy use with smart, connected solutions. From solar panels to heat pumps, batteries, EV chargers, and software, we’re shaping the future of energy. We call it The Power Shift. And the ones driving it? Power Shifters.

About our recruitment process

• With structured interviews and assessments through Alva Labs, we make sure our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and unbiased - because diversity is key to innovation!
• Read more about our Recruitment process here.
  
  👉Ready to become a Power Shifter? We review applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to send yours in!