Coastal Engineering Leader

4 days ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark COWI AS Full time

At COWI A/S, we are committed to shaping a sustainable and livable world through our work in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment.

Cowork with us as our new Head of Discipline for Coastal Engineering

We are seeking an experienced leader to guide our efforts in coastal engineering and climate adaptation. As Head of Discipline, you will set the direction for our coastal group located in Lyngby and work closely together with our coastal and marine group located in Aalborg.

You will refer directly to the VP, Head of Engineering, René Muff Thomsen, and work closely with him and the other Heads of Disciplines in the Department Special Disciplines, to secure growth and development for your employees and for the area.

About the Role
  • Day-to-day people management of 15+ staff
  • Executing the department action plan
  • Setting clear targets for performance and development of your section's employees, including onboarding activities and individual development plans
  • Manage project teams to great completion of projects
  • Deliver technical knowledge and project management on projects
  • Provide support and feedback to your staff
  • Contribute to the growth of the Coastal pipeline through effective customer dialogue

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled specialists in the field of coastal engineering and climate adaptation. You will be expected to provide guidance and direction to your team members, as well as collaborate with other departments to achieve business objectives.

About You

To thrive in this position, we believe you have a customer-oriented attitude; in addition to this, you inspire and develop people while maintaining high work engagement among your staff. You thrive in complex environments by maintaining close customer and employee relations. Along with that, you are good at developing practical solutions. You will be dividing your time between leadership tasks and taking part in complex projects as a Specialist or Project Manager.

  • M.Sc. in Civil engineering and have 10+ years of relevant consultancy experience
  • Extensive knowledge in Coastal Engineering or coastal numerical modelling (waves, flows and hydrodynamics, sediment transport), design of breakwaters, coastal protection etc.
  • Significant experience in managing and designing coastal structures, hydraulic structures and climate adaptation
  • Good insight in overseeing teams and project management skills on a high level
  • Proficient interpersonal abilities and technical skills
  • Communication skills in English (verbal and written). Knowledge of a Scandinavian language (Danish, Swedish, Norwegian)


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