Nordics Data Center Design Manager — Sustainable Impact

atNorth Holding AB; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company driving scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services across the Nordics. We operate with renewable energy and circular economy principles, powered by a people‑first culture in Reykjavik and beyond.

Design Manager leads the technical and commercial delivery of design/build projects for Nordic sites, collaborating with Procurement and Operations to ensure quality, standardization, and environmental goals are embedded throughout

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in civil/structural/architectural (CSA) or mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineering.
• Experience in infrastructure or construction projects, preferably data centres.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CSA or MEP engineering.
• Understanding of data center equipment and critical infrastructure.
• Familiar with project and design management across stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and proactive, adaptable, self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement standard design and infrastructure solutions across Nordic sites.
• Act as the technical and commercial expert throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee design phases and support construction with gating, cost, sustainability, and HSE.
• Coordinate external A&E consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Assist site selection and master planning.
• Review Capex budgets and assess technical risk in expansions.
• Support technical incident investigations and drive design improvements.
• Prioritize sustainability and minimize environmental impact.

Skills

CSA/MEP engineering

Data center infrastructure

Project management

BMS knowledge

English fluent

Stakeholder collaboration

Willing to travel nordics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CSA/MEP

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company driving scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services across the Nordics. We operate with renewable energy and circular economy principles, powered by a people‑first culture in Reykjavik and beyond.

Design Manager leads the technical and commercial delivery of design/build projects for Nordic sites, collaborating with Procurement and Operations to ensure quality, standardization, and environmental goals are embedded throughout