EHS Project Coordinator - Data Centres Nordics (On site)

Arcadis; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Scotland to join their growing team. This role involves delivering a major data centre construction project, with possible significant travel to Norway or Finland. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, relevant experience in large projects, and a relevant bachelor's degree. This position offers the chance to work on impactful projects while advancing professional certification and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Interest in EHS and desire to develop further.
• Relevant business experience supporting large and complex projects.
• Logical approach to complex issues and ability to coordinate multi-faceted project aspects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver distinct elements of projects or contribute to overall programme work.
• Support the delivery of projects to time and quality standards.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the business to provide specialist advisory support.

Skills

Good communication skills

Commercial awareness

Self-motivated and proactive

Proficiency in relevant software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world through client work, upskilling, championing equality and inclusion, and charity work. Our people value different perspectives, care about sustainability and dare to shape the future.

Role description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team. You will be part of the team delivering one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics. The successful candidate will be based either 100% in country, or will travel significantly to Norway or Finland.

Role accountabilities

• Deliver distinct elements of projects or contribute to overall programme work.
• Work independently with depth of technical knowledge and experience.
• Assist in the production of basic plans, schedules and monitor financial information to ensure up‑to‑date accuracy.
• Support the delivery of projects to time and quality standards.
• Collate and interpret data to prepare documents such as project plans and schedules.
• Analyse data and trends to develop simple recommendations to support senior colleagues.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate project management processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Complete complex, professional level tasks requested by colleagues, prioritising case load and interpreting established policies.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the business to provide specialist advisory support and act as a focal point for operational project queries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Interest in EHS and desire to develop further.
• Relevant business experience supporting large and complex projects.
• Good communication skills, ability to liaise with peers and senior colleagues, and build relationships.
• Commercial awareness and organisational understanding.
• Logical approach to complex issues and ability to coordinate multi‑faceted project aspects.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Working towards a relevant professional certification or chartered status.

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work with clients directly impacts people’s lives and the planet. We make living and working in cities safer, more resilient, and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of Earth’s resources, we create a sustainable planet. Data‑driven and digital solutions are part of our DNA, and we use techniques like design thinking to tackle clients’ most pressing challenges.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We aim to be an employer of choice and provide a great workplace for all. We work with diverse people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race to improve quality of life and foster innovation.