Head of Structural Engineering Discipline

COWI; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking an experienced Head of Discipline, Structural Engineering to lead an international team across Odense, Esbjerg or Vejle. You will guide the discipline, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with colleagues in Denmark and abroad on major projects.

As part of the Design department’s leadership in Buildings & Industry West, you will shape strategy, mentor engineers, and drive delivery while building client relations and pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering with strong experience in structural consultancy.
• Experience designing structures and producing documentation per SBi-anvisning 271 and BR18.
• Proven leadership of large or multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across disciplines and regions.
• Experience with client engagement and identifying new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop about 20 structural engineers across three offices.
• Ensure high technical quality and provide specialist input for projects.
• Support resource planning and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Drive business growth and client discussions with PMs and market leads.
• Collaborate with Danish peers to translate strategy into priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Client Relations

Bilingual Danish/English

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

COWI is seeking an experienced Head of Discipline, Structural Engineering to lead an international team across Odense, Esbjerg or Vejle. You will guide the discipline, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with colleagues in Denmark and abroad on major projects.

As part of the Design department’s leadership in Buildings & Industry West, you will shape strategy, mentor engineers, and drive delivery while building client relations and pursuing new business opportunities.