Environmental expert

Role Summary

We are looking for an environmental expert for the Contaminated Areas and Risk Management department of AFRY's Environment and Sustainability Unit, who is also qualified to act as a project manager.

As an environmental expert, you can participate in interesting and meaningful projects to solve our customers' challenges both independently and as a team, e.g. in research and remediation projects of contaminated soil and groundwater. Our department has around 40 experts and we work versatilely in various industrial, urban, infrastructure and energy projects. The job description of the person being applied for includes investigations of contaminated areas (soil, groundwater, sediment) as well as associated remediation need and risk assessments, and remediation planning. The tasks also include supervision of renovation and environmental sampling.

The environmental expert we are looking for will be located in our Oulu office, where a team of about 10 people works on projects related to polluted areas.

Requirements

The person we are looking for has

• Higher university degree in technology (e.g. civil engineering or environmental engineering engineer (AMK) or natural sciences (e.g. soil geology, environmental ecology, soil sciences)
• At least three years of experience in research and remediation projects of contaminated soil and groundwater (monitoring and sampling), water sampling, groundwater monitoring and risk assessments related to contaminated areas
• Please speak both Finnish and English fluently
• Willingness and ability to work in field work conditions
• Basic information on the use of geospatial software AutoCAD, ArcGIS and QGIS
• At least a B driver's license
• We also consider it an advantage if you have:
• Experience in projects related to construction sites and experience in the duties of a project manager
• Experience in the following: construction, planning of landfills, preparation of environmental permits, environmental impact assessment, quality control of environmental construction at fuel distribution stations
• Environmental sampler certification (SYKE)
• More information

About the Company

AFRY is one of Europe's leading planning and consulting companies, which accelerates the change towards a sustainable society. We are experts in the built environment, industry and energy sectors, as well as digitization, who develop sustainable solutions for future generations around the world.

Making Future

Why AFRY?

At AFRY, you get the opportunity to deepen and expand your professional skills and the opportunity to work with top experts in the field in a fast-paced and international project environment.

At AFRY, we build a sustainable future together and develop responsible solutions that serve not only our customers but also society. Our work is demanding in all its versatility and interest, but as a counterweight, you have the opportunity to combine work and free time into a meaningful whole due to our flexible way of working.

We work to ensure that every new employee can join the work community from the first day of work. Do you want to read about the career paths of future colleagues? Check out our website: https://afry.com/fi-fi/ura-afrylla

Employee benefits at AFRY

All AFRY residents are supported with lunch, sports, cultural and welfare benefits. When working remotely and in their free time, AFRY people are protected by accident insurance. Employees have the right to receive help in caring for a sick child. Our community spirit is also strengthened in leisure clubs, depending on the location of the office. Hobbies are spent together, and there are many opportunities from crossfit classes to golf and board games.

Responsibility at AFRY

Responsibility, promoting sustainable operations and creating sustainable solutions are part of AFRY's business strategy and at the center of all our business. By combining the latest technologies with the excellence of our experts, we create a sustainable business for our customers. Read more about our responsibility goals: https://afry.com/fi-fi/artikkelit/vastuullisuus-ja-kestava-toiminta

Were you interested?

For more information about the position, please contact department manager Hannu Ansala, tel. 050 412 0908 and/or hannu.ansala@afry.com

If you are interested, send your application and resume by October 2, 2026 and join our expert team! We review applications already during the application period, and the position is filled as soon as a suitable person is found.

At AFRY, change is our job. Change comes from encounters between brave people and ideas, when we collaborate, develop new technologies and internalize challenging perspectives. This is how we build the future. We are actively looking for new talent for our open, inclusive and diverse teams around the world. Come along and accelerate the change towards a sustainable future.