BAS-U Case Officer
OL31 Rail Project, Vagnhärad, Sweden
Shape the future of Swedish infrastructure
HOCHTIEF is one of the world's leading infrastructure and construction groups, employing approximately 38,000 people worldwide. We deliver complex projects across a wide range of sectors, including roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, ports, buildings, and both conventional and renewable energy. With operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, HOCHTIEF combines engineering expertise with innovative and sustainable solutions to shape the infrastructure of the future.
We are currently looking for an experienced and collaborative BAS-U Case Officer to join the OL31 railway project in Vagnhärad. This is a key role within one of Sweden's most important infrastructure projects, where safety, coordination, collaboration and leadership are critical to success.
About the Role
As Bas-U Case Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating work environment activities throughout the construction phase in accordance with the Swedish Work Environment Act (AML), AFS 2023:3, and project contractual requirements.
You will ensure that all work performed by HOCHTIEF, subcontractors, and specialist contractors is planned, coordinated, and executed safely. The role carries significant responsibility and authority to manage and coordinate health and safety matters across the entire project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate work environment activities throughout the construction phase.
- Maintain and continuously update the Construction Work Environment Plan.
- Coordinate work planning, scheduling, and risk management activities.
- Verify risk assessments, work preparations, permits, competencies, and required documentation before work starts.
- Ensure compliance with Swedish work environment legislation and project safety requirements.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and safety coordination meetings.
- Manage site inductions and access control processes.
- Coordinate activities between multiple contractors and stakeholders.
- Monitor compliance with safety requirements and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Report serious incidents, risks, and non-conformities to relevant parties.
- Act as the key point of contact regarding construction work environment matters towards Trafikverket and project stakeholders.
Your Profile
Mandatory Requirements
- Valid Bas-U training in accordance with Swedish requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of documented experience in a BAS-U role.
- Experience from at least two infrastructure or civil engineering projects exceeding SEK 200 million.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Swedish Work Environment Act (AML)
- AFS 2023:3
- Construction work environment coordination
- Ability to develop and implement project-specific work environment procedures.
- Full-time availability on site in Vagnhärad.
Experience Considered Highly Meritorious
- Rail infrastructure projects.
- Drill-and-blast tunnelling works.
- Work adjacent to live railway operations.
- Traffic management and road works.
- Major excavation, retaining structures, and temporary works.
- Multi-contractor infrastructure environments.
- Experience working with Trafikverket requirements, TMALL documentation, audits, and follow-ups.
- Environmental and sustainability coordination in infrastructure projects.
Language Requirements
- Professional working proficiency in English is required.
- Swedish is highly meritorious due to the project's regulatory environment, documentation requirements.
We Offer
- The opportunity to work on one of Sweden's largest and most complex infrastructure projects.
- An international working environment within a leading global construction company.
- Long-term project involvement with significant responsibility and influence.
- The chance to contribute to the development of critical rail infrastructure in Sweden.
Location
Vagnhärad, Sweden
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If you have the qualifications, experience, and passion for creating a safe and successful construction environment, we would love to hear from you.
Join HOCHTIEF and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow.
