Global Data Centre Civil Infrastructure Lead

COWI; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is expanding its data centre capabilities and seeks a Civil Infrastructure Lead to drive complex, international projects from concept through design and implementation. You will guide civil engineering solutions within multidisciplinary teams and translate client needs into robust, scalable data centre designs.

You will work across drainage, road design, and underground utilities while collaborating with clients and partners to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, growth-focused

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with engineering design consultancy and site work.
• Strong leadership in civil infrastructure disciplines within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience on data centre or large-scale industrial projects is valuable.

Responsibilities

• 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 through design, construction, and commissioning—particularly in drainage, road design, and underground utility coordination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary international teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Contribute to development of the department’s international market and business.

Skills

English proficiency

Client/stakeholder management

Discipline leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

COWI is expanding its data centre capabilities and seeks a Civil Infrastructure Lead to drive complex, international projects from concept through design and implementation. You will guide civil engineering solutions within multidisciplinary teams and translate client needs into robust, scalable data centre designs.

You will work across drainage, road design, and underground utilities while collaborating with clients and partners to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, growth-focused