BAS P risk and safety engineer

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe and construction is set to begin in 2023. To make that happen we need the best to join our in-house Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) team. We are now looking for a BAS P risk and safety engineer to join our fantastic team – come be a part of an exciting journey together with us!

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery.

Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Few industries offer as great opportunity for career growth and personal development as the new European battery industry. In working for this joint venture, you'll not only develop skills that are highly sought after in the global automotive and industrial sector, but you are also contributing to a climate-neutral way of life for future generations.

Our mission is to build a “First in Class” Gigafactory that transforms Volvo Cars into a full EV (Electrical Vehicle) manufacturer - using the most sustainable and innovative methods in construction, whilst achieving the highest level of trust with all service providers to perform the safest, fastest, cost-effective, and excellent quality of craftsmanship project in the industry.

If you are experienced within Risk Management, Safety and Work Environment for Planning & Design in the Construction industry, this opportunity is for you.

About the job
You will serve a key role in the governance regarding the care and protection of our employees by securing that work environment risks are managed during the planning and design phase (Bas-P). The role is a part of the HSE construction organization.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Identify and address work environment risks during the planning and design phase.
- Coordinate the Bas-P organization and ensure input and risk analysis from design managers and design consultants.
- Make sure that safety measures are proposed for risks which cannot be eliminated during the planning and design phase.
- Implement and update Work Environment Plan.
- Identifying gaps when present and ensuring that action plans is both developed and executed on time.
- Support during the installation phase in terms of ensuring design requirements for safety, and follow up on risks related to design changes
- Other tasks within risk- and safety management and health and safety during periods when BAS P tasks don’t cover 100 %.

Skills & Requirements
You genuinely care for people and find it easy to influence others through indirect leadership. You can be a bit nerdy in finding a good structure and creating rules and systems. At the same time you are creative and flexible, allowing you to figure out how to solve problems in the least burdensome, expedient manner.

We believe that you have:

- University (or advanced) degree in risk management, safety engineering or other relevant field
- 5+ years working experience as Bas-P in Sweden and good working knowledge of Swedish health and safety legislation (Arbetsmiljöverkets föreskrifter).
- 2+ years of working experience is in manufacturing, chemical, or construction industry focusing on risk managements in projects and/or design.
- Very good ability to communicate and collaborate.
- Excellent English written and oral skills.
- Working business-level reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in Swedish.
- Bas-P education.



Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.