Lead Design Manager – Data Centre Projects

COWI

Hamar

Hybrid

NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

COWI is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design and technical delivery of data centre projects across Norway. You will coordinate disciplines, ensure interfaces align with customer requirements, and guide the design process from concept through construction.

You will work with engineering, architecture and sustainability experts across offices, delivering complex, mission-critical facilities. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to shape COWI's data centre capability

Qualifications

Direct experience from the design and delivery of data centre projects.
Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, civil or related).
Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
Experience across design and delivery phases of large-scale engineering projects.
Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall design management and technical delivery of data centre projects.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and manage interfaces between electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural and other disciplines.
Work with customers to understand requirements and support technical decisions.
Manage the design process from concept to construction phases.
Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and design changes.
Support collaboration across project teams, offices and external partners.
Contribute to client engagement and development of COWI's data centre business.