Construction Specialist (Sustainability Profile)

At IKEA we do things a little differently. We think differently act differently and work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make -playing lamps. And beds disguised as part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. Anditsbeen keeping our co-workers going for over80years. By 2030 we hope to help millions morelookforward to going youcan help us

About the Inter IKEA and Retail Concept

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. is the franchisor and the owner of the IKEA Concept including the IKEA trademarks. Core Business Retail Concept is assigned to protect expand and develop the IKEA Concept and the IKEA Brand in existing and new markets. This includes sharing IKEA knowledge and learning across the IKEA franchise system. Retail Concept consists of four areas: Brand & Marketing ExpansionLearningand Retail Experience.

Customer Meeting Points (CMP) Design service is a part of Expansion with the assignment to design conceptualised CMP:s and enable a successful implementation by providing the relevant service and conceptual content.

About the Job

We are looking for a Construction Specialist who is passionate about sustainability to help shape the future expansion of IKEA. In this role you will play a crucial part enabling IKEA retailers to establish safe Customer Meeting Points (CMP) in a more sustainable way and with a focus on speed low cost and quality. The emphasis will be on new establishment in existing buildings and re-builds of existing assets.

The role involves:

• Supporting the Retail Concept design teams with engineering expertise and knowledge development. 
• Supporting and enabling the IKEA franchisees to comply with Business and Concept requirements and inspire to raise the ambition. 
• Creating enablers to support IKEA franchisees to reach the goals of the IKEA Retail and Sustainability strategies.

Your efforts will help integrate sustainable practices into our establishment process contributing to IKEAs transitioning into a circular business.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role as you will work closely with architects engineers and specialists to drive the integration of engineering and sustainability into the CMP Design process. Your expertise will not only make a difference locally but will also contribute to strategies for our global team.

About You

Werelooking for someone who is inspired by the IKEA vision and values and is passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences. You understand the establishment process and how and when significant decisions are made. You understand how to work with global requirements in a Franchise system and know how to turn insights into actions that make a real difference.

You have a background in retail expansion and establishment as an architect construction engineer or project manager. If you have worked with both new construction establishment in existing buildings and re-builds thats a plus. What matters most is your ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving and to build strong trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.

To be successful in this role you should have:

• Proven leadership and project management experience from retail expansion and establishment. Ideally experience in IKEA though this is not a requirement. 
• Documented experience of sustainability considerations of construction. 
• Knowledge about safety and security in retail facilities is a plus. 
• Strong communicationskills in English with the ability to connect with diverse audiences. 
• A strategic mindset that helps you simplify complexity and present ideas clearly. 
• Adaptability and openness to new ways of working in a fast-changing retail landscape. 
• The ability to build andmaintaintrust-based relationships across all levels of the organization. 
• Confidence in presentingfacilitating and influencing using transparent and engaging communication. 
• Experience in using digital design and planning tools is aplus. 

Additional Information :

This role is full-time (40 hoursper week) and based in Malmö willreportto the Design Manager at Customer Meeting Points Design Service. If you would like to know more about the role please  For questions about the recruitment process please reach out .

At IKEA we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the welcome no matter where you come from what you believe and what you look like. We dont even care how you have furnished your home. Were interested in you simply because youre if your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply believe that peoples different perspectives backgrounds and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA wereall on the same project.

If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process just let us know.

InterestedSubmit your CV andcover letter andlet us know why you would be a good fit for this role in English by1st of February 2026. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time