Land use manager

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clean energy? Have an expertise in finding sites to develop and knows your way around negotiations? Here is a chance to join Fortum and play a crucial role in developing sustainable land use solutions that drive our mission forward. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a leading Nordic energy company committed to a cleaner future. 

About the role 

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Land Use Manager to join our Corporate Real Estate (CRE) team at Fortum. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new land areas and properties in Sweden for clean energy production and industrial electrification use. Your key assignments will include driving negotiations with authorities, carrying out real estate transactions and agreements, and supporting our business in land use negotiations with various stakeholders. You will also participate as a real estate representative in M&A projects. This versatile role will be tailored to your skills and experience, offering you the opportunity to manage land use development, contract management, and transactions, as well as coordinate and lead detailed planning processes. You will be part of a collaborative team that manages Fortum’s land use and real estate properties, providing support to our business lines in real estate-related tasks. This role offers a diverse work environment and a meaningful position in a Fortum's commitment to developing a cleaner future for all of us. 

About you 

We are seeking a land use professional with 5-10 years of experience in the field of land use and real estate. You preferably have a bachelor's degree in land use or real estate engineering. It is vital that you possess strong English and Swedish skills, as you will be part of an international team as well as handling negotiations with authorities on legislations. You should be bold in taking on new challenges, able to act independently and persistently, capable of prioritizing your work effectively. Honest communication and interaction skills are essential for succeeding in this role, as you will be working with different units across the organisation. An open attitude and positive energy are important for connecting with landowners and municipalities. 

Key qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in land use and real estate engineering 

• Experience in the field of land use within Sweden – know how within zoning agreements, legislation etc. 

• Honest communication and interaction skills in booth Swedish and English 

• Result-oriented mindset to negotiate and sign contracts 

• Willingness to travel within Sweden 

We offer you
At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here.

Interested?

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your application via our recruitment tool at the latest on 18.01.2025. We may start contacting suitable candidates already during the application period, but due to upcoming holidays, this will be done in the beginning of next year. If you have questions and would like to hear more about the position, please contact Mika Rainemaa, Director, Real estate, by e-mail: mika.rainemaa@fortum.com 

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance. As well as a health examination which includes a drug test. 

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. Our purpose is to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. We are one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe and our actions are guided by our ambitious environmental targets. We generate and deliver clean energy reliably and help industries to decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations in the Nordics comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. For our ~5 000 employees, we commit to be a safe, and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com 

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