Nordic Data Center Permitting Specialist

EdgeConneX; Fyresdal; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking a Permit Coordinator for the Nordics to manage permit applications and work with internal teams and external authorities across multiple data center projects.

The role emphasizes proactive coordination, reporting, and risk management in a fast-paced, international environment. 2–5 years of relevant experience is preferred, with English and a Nordic language as a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in permitting, planning, construction, real estate development, engineering, infrastructure, project coordination, or a related field.
• Previous experience supporting or coordinating permit applications, planning approvals, regulatory approvals, or development processes.
• Experience working with external consultants, authorities, contractors, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Data center, energy, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of permit applications for data center projects across the Nordic region.
• Support the Permit Manager in developing and maintaining project-specific permitting strategies, schedules, and requirements.
• Collaborate with BCEI, Real Estate, Engineering, Market Development, Public Affairs, PMO, and other stakeholders to gather required permitting information.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for external permitting consultants and track progress of actions and submissions.
• Maintain permit trackers and schedules with milestones, dependencies, and approval dates.
• Identify potential permitting delays or risks and escalate appropriately.
• Prepare regular permitting status updates for project teams.
• Coordinate and participate in permitting meetings and follow up on actions.

Skills

English

Nordic languages

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Proactive ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EdgeConneX is seeking a Permit Coordinator for the Nordics to manage permit applications and work with internal teams and external authorities across multiple data center projects.

The role emphasizes proactive coordination, reporting, and risk management in a fast-paced, international environment. 2–5 years of relevant experience is preferred, with English and a Nordic language as a plus.