Site Selection Manager
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing sustainable, high-performance computing and colocation solutions across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway.
We design mission-critical ecosystems powered by 100% renewable energy and circular economy principles, staying ahead through a relentless focus on reliability, security, and performance.
We believe world-class technology requires a world-class culture. Our people-first mentality ensures that technical excellence and human wellbeing go hand in hand. Built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, our environment empowers individuals to take responsibility, grow their expertise, and make a real impact.
By joining our international team, you play a direct role in shaping the future of sustainable digital infrastructure while supporting the communities and industries we serve.
Site Selection Manager at atNorth
As atNorth expands its Nordic footprint, we are seeking a Site Selection Manager to lead the identification and development of new data center sites in Denmark.
You will drive the process from initial discovery to final approval, ensuring locations meet critical energy, regulatory, and sustainability standards.
Collaborating closely with municipalities, grid operators, and landowners, you will play a pivotal role in our long-term growth, with opportunities to support expansion projects across the wider Nordic region.
Key responsibilities:
Identify and assess potential sites for large-scale data center developments across Denmark
Evaluate sites against data center–specific criteria including power availability, grid access, zoning, environmental constraints, and scalability
Engage with municipalities, energy providers, TSOs/DSOs, and business developers to explore and mature opportunities
Lead site-level due diligence covering technical, legal, environmental, and commercial aspects
Navigate Danish regulatory frameworks related to land use, energy applications, permitting, and governance
Manage documentation and approvals required for internal investment decisions and atNorth’s gating process
Prepare decision material and present site assessments to internal and external stakeholders
Coordinate closely with internal teams across development, energy, legal, sustainability, and construction as well as collaborate with external consultants as needed.
Support long-term landbank strategy and contribute to continuous improvement of site selection processes
Your profile:
You bring robust experience from site development, energy infrastructure, or industrial real estate. You understand that successful data center projects sit at the intersection of power availability, permitting, and location strategy.
We are looking for a structured and proactive professional who thrives in early-stage development environments.
You can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, from municipal planners to grid operators, while maintaining a rigorous focus on compliance and progress.
Proven track record in site selection and development within data centers, energy infrastructure, or large-scale technical real estate.
Deep understanding of Danish planning regulations (Lokalplaner), zoning, and the administrative processes required for industrial development.
Strong knowledge of the Danish energy landscape, specifically regarding grid access and permitting.
Experience with land transactions, valuation, real estate contracts, and legal due diligence.
Strong project management skills with the ability to drive momentum across parallel work-streams.
Fluency in Danish and English is mandatory. Experience working in a Nordic or international context is an advantage.
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.
- Department
- Development
- Locations
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Copenhagen, Denmark
About atNorth
atNorth is the leading Nordic data center company specializing in scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit facilities that meet the unique needs of today’s AI and high performance workloads.
With more than 15 years of proven expertise, atNorth delivers secure, flexible and sustainable infrastructure, powered entirely by renewable energy and benefitting from advanced cooling technologies, including several Direct Liquid Cooling and Direct to Chip installations.
By combining operational excellence and a commitment to environmental responsibility with trusted customer relationships that enable rapid scalability, atNorth empowers businesses to grow while minimizing their environmental impact.
Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across strategic Nordic locations, with a site to open in Ballerup, Denmark in 2025, as well as its tenth under construction in Kouvola, Finland and its eleventh site in Varde Municipality, Denmark. The business has also secured land for a future mega site in the Sollefteå Municipality in Sweden.
For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn.
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