Do you have a strong background in technical design and infrastructure development? Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and thrive in complex, fast-moving environments? Join atNorth as a Design Manager and help shape the future of high-performance, sustainable data centers across the Nordics.

About the Role

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 Finland and other Nordic countries. Working closely with our Development, Procurement, and Engineering 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.

Your Key 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 the design phase 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.

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About You:

• 5–7 years of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

• Understanding of data center equipment and critical infrastructure

• Basic knowledge of building management systems and civil/structural engineering

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Fluent in English; Finnish is an asset

• Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable mindset

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

Why atNorth?

The wellbeing of our employees is a top priority, and we want everyone to feel valued.
We foster an open and transparent company culture, supported by active and ongoing communication. Monthly wellbeing surveys and regular one-to-one meetings provide us with valuable insights into how our team is feeling and where we can improve. Every week, we also come together for a shared breakfast at the office—because sometimes, the best ideas (and conversations) happen over coffee and croissants.

What we offer:

• Weekly office breakfast on Wednesdays and daily snacks at the office
• Regular team events to stay connected and have fun
• Lunch and recreational benefits
• Extensive occupational health care
• Accident insurance covering your free time
• Holiday accrual of 2,5 days from the beginning of tenure
• Newest model of Iphone or Samsung for work phone
• Supportive and friendly colleagues across international teams
• A chance to contribute to something meaningful
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organisation