
Traffic General Planning Project Manager - SWECO
Traffic Planning Project Manager
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced reinforcement for the project manager role in the traffic team in Helsinki or Tampere (other Sweco locations are also possible). In your position, you will act as a project manager in general planning projects for traffic and streets. You will be responsible, for example, for the general planning of a bicycle traffic highway project or a zoning area. You will take care of customer relationships and tender activities, and you are a self-directed doer who independently handles even our most demanding projects. Your duties also include guiding younger designers and developing operations. Why Sweco? With us, you get to do meaningful work as part of a large and international organization, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of a low hierarchy, clear structure and an easily accessible everyday life. Our organization is clear, the management is good and the people are committed – we genuinely care about people and their well-being. We offer flexible hybrid work, offices across Finland and competitive pay. We have good opportunities for career development: you will be involved in large and interesting projects, also in an international operating environment. In addition, we invest in the development of expertise with project manager training, mentoring, internal and external training as well as industry seminars and events. We operate in versatile and different sized traffic planning tasks across Finland. Significant ongoing projects include, for example, the tramway projects in Tampere and the capital region. Our expertise covers all planning phases from preliminary design to construction design and temporary traffic arrangements. Seamless cooperation and a low organizational structure support success in any project. Keys to success in the position We require from you: - Suitable university degree (Engineer B.Sc. or Master of Science in Engineering) - At least 10 years of experience in the traffic sector - Evidence of successful general traffic planning projects - Strong project management and leadership skills - Excellent cooperation and interaction skills - Willingness to participate in customer and tender work - Fluent Finnish language skills both written and spoken We also value international expertise, understanding of the use of artificial intelligence, strong customer focus and deep project management expertise. Previous experience in project manager positions is a prerequisite for success in the position. Above all, we expect an enthusiastic and innovative approach and a strong customer service spirit. We have a top team, and we are looking for a team player for whom cooperation is natural. Please get in touch if you recognize yourself in this description! What we promise you - Curious, brave and encouraging Sweco people. You are part of an uncomplicated and enthusiastic community where immediacy and respect for each other are emphasized. We support, value and encourage each other. High-quality supervisory work is one of our strengths. - Transforming society together. At Sweco, you are involved in creating the cities of the future and a more sustainable society. - International projects locally. We often work in projects in cooperation with international customers and partners. There are a total of 23,000 Sweco employees across Europe, and in Finland, we have 3,300 people in 28 locations. - Your own career path and training opportunities. It is important to us that you can develop and plan your own career path. Our own Sweco Academy offers diverse training opportunities. - A versatile and comprehensive personnel benefit package, the content of which you can influence yourself. - As an employer, we are flexible, and the sustainable coordination of your work and private life is a priority for us. We work where it makes the most sense – preferably also meeting each other in the office. Further information and application Further information about the position is provided by team managers Sanna Lamberg (Helsinki) tel. 0403586290 or Outi Leppänen (Tampere) tel. 0408630580. Please submit your application and CV via the application link by Monday 17.8.2026. We review applications and meet those interested in the position already during the application period, so do not wait until the last moment. Call times: Sanna (Helsinki): Thu 6.8. 8-9 and Tue 11.8. 14-15 Outi (Tampere): Mon 10.8. 14-15 and Wed 5.8. 10-11 Locations: Helsinki, Tampere
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 106 |
| Tampere, Finland | 38 |
| Oulu, Finland | 26 |
| Turku, Finland | 21 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 10 |
| Jyväskylä, Finland | 9 |
| Multiple locations in Finland | 9 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 8 |
| Lahti, Finland | 7 |
| Rovaniemi, Finland | 7 |
| Joensuu, Finland | 6 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 6 |
| Seinäjoki, Finland | 6 |
| Kemi, Finland | 6 |
| Hämeenlinna, Finland | 4 |
| Riihimäki, Finland | 3 |
| Pietarsaari, Finland | 3 |
| Vaasa, Finland | 3 |
| Pori, Finland | 3 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 3 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 3 |
| Pääkaupunkiseutu, Finland | 2 |
| Varkaus, Finland | 2 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 2 |
| Kajaanin alue, Finland | 1 |
| Nivala, Finland | 1 |
| Vaasaa, Finland | 1 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 1 |
| Parainen, Finland | 1 |
| Stockholm, Sweden | 1 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 1 |
| Kajaanin, Finland | 1 |
| Pohjanmaa, Finland | 1 |
| Multiple locations across Finland | 1 |
| Rauma, Finland | 1 |
| Vasa, Finland | 1 |
| Multiple locations | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | 14 |
| Electrical Designer | 10 |
| Architect | 7 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 7 |
| Intern | 7 |
| Construction Supervisor | 4 |
| Team Leader | 4 |
| Finance Systems Specialist | 3 |
| Designer | 3 |
| Water Network Designer | 3 |
| Electrical Engineer | 3 |
| Electrical Design Engineer | 3 |
| Building Automation Expert | 2 |
| Electrical Design Intern | 2 |
| HVAC Project Manager | 2 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | 2 |
| Structural Designer | 2 |
| Stormwater Designer | 2 |
| Building Automation Specialist | 2 |
| Engineer | 2 |
| Rock Structure Designer | 2 |
| Electrical Supervisor | 2 |
| Architecture Intern | 1 |
| Driller | 1 |
| Telecommunications Architect | 1 |
| Design Manager | 1 |
| Senior Manager | 1 |
| Building Automation Project Manager | 1 |
| Lead or Project Manager | 1 |
| Archaeologist | 1 |
| Electrical Network Specialist | 1 |
| Civil Engineering Intern | 1 |
| Lighting Designer | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 1 |
| Water Infrastructure Project Manager | 1 |
| Engineering Intern | 1 |
| Electrical Lead Designer | 1 |
| Environmental Specialist | 1 |
| Water Supply Facility Designer | 1 |
| Software Engineer | 1 |
| Electrical Design Project Manager | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Intern | 1 |
| Mechanical Lead | 1 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Head of Talent Acquisition & Development | 1 |
| Data Scientist | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| QA/QC Inspector | 1 |
| Land Use and Zoning Planning | 1 |
| Structural Engineer | 1 |
| Cybersecurity Expert | 1 |
| Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager | 1 |
| Network Designer | 1 |
| Division Controller | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Project Manager | 1 |
| Purchasing Engineer | 1 |
| Environmental Consultant | 1 |
| Process Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Construction Logistics Coordinator | 1 |
| Surveying Intern | 1 |
| Cost Engineer | 1 |
| Water Supply Network Planning Intern | 1 |
| Security Systems Designer | 1 |
| HSE Supervisor | 1 |
| Procurement Manager | 1 |
| Process Mechanical and Piping Inspector | 1 |
| Power Line Design Engineer | 1 |
| Legal Counsel | 1 |
| HSE Manager | 1 |
| Water Supply and Stormwater Design Lead | 1 |
| Design Engineer | 1 |
| Supervisor | 1 |
| Manager | 1 |
| Risk Management and Safety Specialist | 1 |
| Business Lead | 1 |
| Water Supply Network Designer | 1 |
| Electrical Design Team Leader | 1 |
| Water and Stormwater Design Lead | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 1 |
| Document Management Specialist | 1 |
| Transportation Planning Specialist | 1 |
| Project Scheduler | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 51 |
| Senior | 10 |
| Manager | 7 |
| Mid-level | 6 |
| Intern | 4 |
SWECO appears in 306 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since March 2023. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Helsinki, Finland, Tampere, Finland, and Oulu, Finland.
Data shown is based on historical job postings from our database.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Manage general planning projects for traffic and streets
- Lead bicycle highway projects or zoning area general planning
- Manage customer relationships and tender activities
- Guide younger designers
- Develop operations
Requirements
- Suitable university degree (Engineer B.Sc. or Master of Science in Engineering)
- At least 10 years of experience in the traffic sector
- Proven track record of successful general traffic planning projects
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Excellent cooperation and interaction skills
- Willingness to participate in customer and tender work
- Fluent written and spoken Finnish
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Bachelor