Civil Infrastructure Lead Data Centres
Job Summary
Data centres play a vital role in society and the decisions made today will shape the digital and sustainable infrastructure of tomorrow. At COWI we are intensifying our focus on data centres and expanding our capabilities to support clients in delivering the next generation of civil infrastructure. We are therefore looking for a Civil Infrastructure Lead to join us on this journey becoming an integral part of our growing organisation and helping to evolve our data centre environment through your expertise in complex projects
Be a part of building COWIs data centre environment
Data centres are a strategic growth area at COWI. As we scale our presence in this market we are enhancing our multidisciplinary capabilities and working closely with clients to develop reliable efficient and sustainable data centre this role you will engage closely with clients colleagues and partners to develop and deliver data centre projects from early concept through design and implementation.
As a Civil Infrastructure Lead you will bring your expertise in civil engineering into multidisciplinary teams helping to translate customer needs into robust and future-ready infrastructure solutions.
You will be part of a professional environment experiencing rapid growth and clear strategic focus within COWI with opportunities to deepen your expertise grow alongside the organisation and play an active role in shaping our approach to data centre projects and customer collaboration.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- Act as Discipline Lead on international data centre projects ensuring technical quality and high-quality design documentation
- Manage international data centre clients and stakeholders translating requirements into robust civil designs and ensuring client expectations are met
- Support projects across the full lifecycle from concept and feasibility through design construction and commissioningparticularly within drainage road design and underground utility coordination
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary international teams to ensure consistent high-quality delivery
- Contribute to the development of the departments international market and business
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to success in this role is your willingness to collaborate with the people around youwhether they are colleagues partners or customers. You build and maintain relationships through respectful behavior and consistently keeping your commitments. You stay receptive to new ideas always looking for fresh insights and opportunities to improve.
In addition you will have:
- A relevant educational background in civil engineering or a related field
- Experience working with an engineering design consultancy as well as site experience
- Knowledge of Civil Novapoints 3D Revit or similar tools
- Experience with data centre projects or other large-scale mission-critical/industrial projects
- Professional proficiency in English both written and spoken
- A resourceful mindset and the ability to manage responsibilities in a rapid work setting
Work location.
The role can be based in any of our offices across Scandinavia. This includes offices in:
Norway Bergen Trondheim Stavanger Oslo Bodø Drammen Hamar Haugesund Kristiansand Tromsø and Fredrikstad
Sweden Stockholm Gothenburg Helsingborg Karlstad Skövde Stenungsund Vänersborg and Malmö
Denmark Copenhagen Kongens Lyngby Vejle Aarhus Odense Esbjerg Ringsted and Aalborg
We work in international and multidisciplinary teams and many of our projects are delivered across offices and borders.
Do you have more questions
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer please reach out to Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist Charlotte Lind at
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A place to work and so much more
At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in Scandinavia the UK North America and India we are currently more than 7500 people who bring their expertise in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.
Before you apply
All you need to include in your application is your CV no photo or application letter. At an interview you can tell us everything we need to know about why youre interested in joining COWI. As for the photo we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.
We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis so the role may close as soon as we find the right match.
Diversity is fundamental to COWI inclusion is key
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.