Fire Prevention and Risk Manager
Göteborg, SE, 417 15
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Are you a proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset? Do you have excellent communication skills and enjoy finding clever solutions to various challenges? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
About us
Volvo Group Real Estate (VGRE) is dedicated to creating work environments where people thrive. Our global team of approximately 300 real estate professionals supports Volvo Group in over 60 countries and more than 600 sites. We are committed to delivering industry-leading work environments, optimizing our property portfolio, and providing high-quality services and projects. As true business partners, we are involved in every stage of the property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe in continuous learning and improvement, and we know this is best done together.
This is us, your new colleagues
The Center of Expertise function (CoE) within Volvo Group Real Estate consists of a highly engaged group of experts in various real estate-related areas, including sustainability, fire prevention, project management, health and safety, facility management, technical installations, and workplace experience. The CoE function has a global responsibility for identifying and realizing synergies for the Volvo Group's properties. We work closely with property and workplace managers worldwide, as well as other stakeholders within the Volvo Group. With a focus on innovation, we stay up to date with the latest developments in our field and within Volvo.
Job description
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a passion for risk management and fire prevention to join our global Risk, Environment, Safety and Health (RESH) team within CoE. In this role, you will support stakeholders in their risk management process and continuity planning to ensure alignment within our global organization.
You will work closely with the operations responsible for development of new techniques and innovation, playing a central role in supporting Volvo Group's journey towards achieving fossil-free operations.
As a key player, you will facilitate global knowledge transfer, training, and fostering collaboration and shared best practices within Volvo Group Real Estate. Your responsibilities will include delivering updates on standards, concepts, and processes.
You will additionally provide guidance and support to colleagues in divisions on long-term maintenance and construction projects worldwide, ensuring compliance with fire regulations and loss prevention standards
Who are you?
With your extensive experience in Risk management and Fire Prevention, you are positioned to make a substantial impact in our organization.
To succeed in this role, we see that you have strong communication and networking skills. You are experienced at leading people within global networks and building business relationships. In your daily work, you demonstrate a well-structured and analytical approach, coupled with a strategic perspective. Your ability to work independently and collaboratively allows you to excel both as an individual and as a valuable member of our team.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5-10 years' relevant work experience, preferably within risk management and fire prevention.
- Academic degree within the field of Fire Engineering or Risk Management.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
- Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Ability to review technical fire protection documentation and ensure compliance with set targets.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, concepts, processes, tools, and services in risk management and fire prevention.
- Ready to take the leap? Apply now and become a vital part of our team!
Are we a perfect match?
If you are a passionate expert who strives to bring out the best in people, then you are a good match, and we want you to be part of our team! While we can't promise an effortless job, we can promise skilled colleagues and truly exciting challenges to work with. You will be part of a global environment that provides development opportunities, both professionally and personally. At Volvo Group, we want you to prosper and be happy because when you succeed, we succeed. We are eager to learn from you, and you will have fantastic opportunities to learn and develop with us. So, if you are a flexible person who sees challenges as positive and is ready to take action, we are hoping to hear from you!
At Group Real Estate, we actively work to establish a team that maximizes the strength inherent in differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, nationality, etc. We believe that well-balanced working groups increase group dynamics, creativity, and new approaches to solutions.
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden.
Travel: Some travelling will be required.
CURIOUS OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
Hiring Manager, Elin Chytraeus, Director RESH (Risk, Environment, Safety, and Health) +46 739 028935 Margareta Norén HRBP +46 765 537617
Last application date: 2025-01-19
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Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Real Estate is part of Volvo Group - and our ambition is to create work environments where people thrive, every day. We are a global team of real estate professionals, acting as true business partners to our stakeholders, in more than 60 different countries and 600 sites. Volvo Group Real Estate operate throughout the entire property lifecycle, from acquisition to divestment. We believe we can always learn and improve, and we know this is best done together.