Head of Market Area Hydro Finland

Job description

AFRY Hydro is entering an exciting phase of growth and is now offering a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future development of our hydropower business in Finland. We are currently 120 employees within Hydro Nordics at AFRY, and more than 800 Hydro-colleagues globally. Together we drive the development of hydropower through both national and international projects, ranging from dams and dam safety to geotechnics, hydromechanics, hydraulics, environmental services, and power stations. We are now looking for a leader to join us on our expansion on the Nordic market and drive our operations and continued growth in Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for Hydro’s business in Finland. This includes building and strengthening customer relationships, driving business growth by developing and implementing strategies and business plans and ensuring successful execution. You will also monitor project deliveries and quality, negotiate contracts and agreements, and hold full profit and loss responsibility for the Finnish operation. You will also lead a section with expertise in hydropower, dam safety, and environmental services. Your responsibilities include supporting and developing employees and teams, as well as overseeing resource planning and recruitment. You will lead the Finnish management team, consisting of a Section Manager and a Senior Advisor. You will also be part of the Nordic management team. Some travel is required, in general one or a few times per month, mainly within Finland and the Nordic region. This role offers significant opportunities to shape the future development of Hydro in Finland. You will have considerable influence over both the growth of your team and the continued expansion of the business. Together with colleagues and clients, you will help shape the future of hydropower across the Nordic region. To succeed and thrive in this role, we are looking for someone with a strong business mindset, who enjoys facing new opportunities. You are self-sufficient and accustomed to taking on significant responsibility. You approach growth, expansion and new collaborations with confidence and initiative. You thrive on developing new ideas, driving change and implementing improvements. Equally important, you have a strong ability to build trusted relationships and successful collaborations, as well as high-performing and engaged teams. You trust, coach and engage people and teams based on clear expectations and cultivate a positive and including work environment. We believe you have the following qualifications and experience: Experience in a leadership role, or experience managing large-scale projects, within the energy sector Experience in a position with profit and loss responsibility and a solid understanding of business operations Understanding of the energy and/or hydropower industry in Finland Post-secondary technical education Strong communication skills in Finnish and English It is considered an advantage if you have: Experience from the consulting industry Experience and technical expertise in hydropower and dams, gained through a role as a Structural Design Engineer, Environmental Engineer, or similar Experience from a managerial position At AFRY, you will contribute to building a sustainable future that serves not only our clients but also society, together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment. As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. Our culture is characterized by knowledge sharing and professional development through training programs and individual development plans. Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our culture and we actively work to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and has equal opportunities to develop and grow. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs, allowing you to take care of your work-life balance. All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. You are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees also have possibility to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home. The team player spirit strengthens also in hobby clubs, in which employees spend time together. Depending on the office location there are cross-fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists. We look forward to receiving your application! Please submit your application in English, no later than 30 September 2026. For questions regarding the recruitment process: Linnea Hansson, Talent Acquisition Partner For questions regarding the position: Miriam Mesquine, VP & Head of Hydro Nordics Assessment tests are used as part of this recruitment process to identify your potential based on personal attributes and problem-solving ability, and to ensure a high-quality recruitment process. We kindly ask recruitment agencies, staffing companies, and advertisers not to contact us regarding this vacancy. At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future. AFRY provides engineering, project management, and advisory services that enable the energy and industrial transition and strengthen resilience in society. With 18,000 experts worldwide, we combine a global reach with local insights and deep sector knowledge to make a lasting impact for generations to come. Our shared principles - Results driven, Client Centric, Empowering and Accountable - guide us in how we work, grow and succeed together.