Group Leader Railway Engineering

About the role

AFRY's infrastructure section in Oslo is looking for a group leader in railway engineering to strengthen the team and keep projects on track. The group leader takes responsibility for existing and new customers, their projects and the people in the group, while spending about 80–90% of the time working hands-on in projects. The role covers sales and business development, recruitment support and resource management, and runs alongside project work.

Key responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for a group of employees, their customers and projects
• Work closely with the section manager and other group leaders to reach common goals for Places Advisory
• Handle sales and business development, and follow up existing framework agreements while building up new ones
• Support recruitment and resource management within the group
• Be operational in own projects

Required profile

• Experience as a project or construction manager in railway/railway engineering
• A strong commercial understanding
• Positive experience in contractor, client and consulting businesses
• Strong relationship builder and ability to lead, develop and motivate teams
• MSc/BSc or another relevant degree

What we offer

• A growing company where you can shape the professional environment and Places Advisory
• Good development opportunities, including the leadership development programme
• A warm, informal and inclusive workplace

Applicants should explain their motivation in the online application form. Interviews start after Easter; applications close on 2 October 2026.