Project Manager - Data Center

Arup; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing programme

Global opportunities

Flexible working model

Professional growth & development

Job summary

Arup Denmark is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on hyperscale data center and industrial projects across Denmark, Scandinavia, and international markets. You will oversee from feasibility to handover, coordinating across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and environmental disciplines.

Join a Denmark Advisory team in Copenhagen to work with clients, regulators, and partners, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables meet ambitious targets

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical) or related discipline.
• Experience in delivering complex multidisciplinary projects, preferably data centers.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness with stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical reviews across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and environmental disciplines.
• Build relationships with clients, stakeholders, authorities, and ensure permitting processes align with regulations.
• Prepare project reports, schedules, procurement inputs and manage scope, programme and budget.
• Ensure compliance with client standards, safety and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Technical oversight

Education

Engineering degree (Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical)

Project Management or Architecture degree

Job description

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Denmark.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

With more than 19,000 colleagues globally, we take pride in shaping iconic projects that combine innovation, sustainability, and functionality all across the world. Our work in Denmark includes groundbreaking projects like the Cityringen Metro, BLOX and the Camp Adventure observation tower. We are a growing, dynamic office of 85+ staff, with a mix of Danish and international talents, located in the heart of Copenhagen in the iconic Axel Towers building.

The Opportunity

This role involves project management of multi-disciplinary technical teams, working across borders to deliver to international clients. This role shall focus primarily on the delivery of hyperscale data center and industrial projects in Denmark, Scandinavia and across other international markets.

From site selection and due diligence to commissioning and handover, we are looking for a Project Manager to manage every stage of the project lifecycle with precision and innovation. You will join the Denmark Advisory team comprising Project and Design Managers and Engineers tackling complex challenges in the built environment with creativity, expertise, and a commitment to social purpose.

As a Project Manager at Arup, you will:

Support the delivery and project management of data center projects from feasibility to full design and hand-over across multiple countries, regulatory environments and project teams, working closely with senior management to keep scope, programme, budget, and deliverables on track.

• Coordinate technical reviews and the integration of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and environmental disciplines and project inputs across experienced multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders, to support integrated project delivery in a competitive data center market.
• Build strong relationships with clients and engage with stakeholders, municipalities, and authorities, supporting stakeholder management and the progression of environmental and building permitting processes, maintaining alignment between client standards and local regulations.
• Prepare project reports and project management deliverables, including progress updates, performance reporting, schedules, procurement inputs, and commercial information. Plan and control project programmes, mitigating delays to facilitate competitive speed to market targets.
• Ensure compliance with client standards and quality and health and safety requirements and sustainability objectives, ensuring designs, procedures, schedules, and project outputs align with contract requirements and agreed processes.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about project management and who thrives in collaborative settings. We also value:

Degree in Engineering (Civil / Structural / Electrical / Mechanical), Project Management, Architecture or a related discipline

• Experience in project and/or design management in delivering complex multidisciplinary projects, preferably in data center, mission critical facilities, healthcare, industrial or other fast track technically complex environments with exposure across multiple project stages.
• Good commercial and contractual awareness, with an understanding of project management services including scope, programme, budget, risk, and delivery processes.
• Experience in managing stakeholders, consultants, contractors and client teams and building strong collaborative relationships. Clear and effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders, while facilitating issue resolution and alignment.

Professional proficiency in at least one Scandinavian language and English.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

• Flexible Working Model: Flexible Working allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside needs of our business.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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