Head of Landscape and Sustainability

1 month ago


Kongens Lyngby, Lyngby-Tårbæk Kommune, Denmark COWI Full time
Lead the Way in Sustainable Landscape Architecture

We are seeking a visionary leader to head our Landscape and Sustainability team in the Transportation DK, East department. As the Head of Discipline, you will be responsible for setting the direction for landscape and sustainability in the discipline and defining the scope of technical sustainability services for projects.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Head of Engineering in workforce planning, setting clear performance and development targets for your team
  • Oversee day-to-day people management, recruitment, onboarding, and staff workload planning
  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies using the department's existing competencies
  • Ensure employee engagement while promoting a high-performance, inclusive culture
As a Senior Landscape Architect, You Will:
  • Provide technical leadership and guide the design of projects such as climate adaptation, urban development, and infrastructure
  • Enhance landscape architecture practices with a focus on biodiversity, sustainability, and accessibility
  • Uphold professionalism and mentor junior colleagues

We are looking for a senior landscape architect with discipline and people management experience who can think creatively and develop innovative solutions that support biodiversity, the environment, users, and a sustainable society for the future.

Key qualifications include:

  • A degree as a landscape architect or similar in the built environment, with 10+ years of experience
  • Experience with sustainability in projects (e.g. LCAs and similar)
  • Comprehensive experience within landscape projects within infrastructure, roads, and urban areas
  • Professional proficiency in Danish and English

At COWI, we collaborate across disciplines, develop new methods, and constantly seek ways to support the green transition. If you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers, and are committed to delivering on your promises, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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