Design Manager

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Design Manager at atNorth

As our Design Manager, you will lead the technical and commercial delivery of design and build-out projects for atNorth’s state-of-the-art data centers in the Nordic countries. Working in the Development team and with close collaboration with Procurement and Operations teams, you’ll ensure standardization, quality, and sustainability are embedded in every stage of our development process.

This is a key role where your decisions will directly influence the performance, reliability, and environmental impact of our data centers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement atNorth’s standard design and infrastructure solutions across Nordic sites.

• Act as the technical and commercial expert throughout project lifecycles.

• Oversee and manage all design phases and support construction, ensuring alignment with gating, cost, sustainability, and HSE processes.

• Coordinate external A&E consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver efficient, cost-optimized solutions.

• Assist site selection by evaluating brownfield/greenfield opportunities and master planning.

• Review Capex budgets and assess technical risk in expansion, retrofits, or new builds.

• Support technical incident investigations and drive continuous design improvements.

• Ensure sustainability opportunities are prioritized and environmental impact is minimized.

Your Profile:

• 5–7 years of experience in relevant engineering fields such as civils/structural/architectural (CSA) or mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP)

• Experience in infrastructure or construction projects (preferably data centers)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines (CSA or MEP)

• Understanding of data center equipment and critical infrastructure

• Basic knowledge of building management systems and CSA/MEP engineering (depending on which relevant engineering area is covered by a degree)

• Familiar with project and design management processes across multiple stakeholders, internal and external

• Fluent in English

• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable mindset

• Willingness to travel across the Nordics, including outside regular business hours

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together. #99