HoD Acoustics

Do you want to shape the development of the acoustics profession and lead the professional work on some of Norway's most complex and prestigious projects? In the next few years, we are involved in exciting projects such as the Ruud Videregående Skole, Hamar Stasjon, Keflavik Airport, Regjeringskvartalet and Stavanger Universitetssjukehus. We are now looking for a new manager in acoustics within Buildings & Industry in Norway. Are you ready for new challenges?

Join our Acoustics environment working across Norway

COWI is an international consulting engineering company with around 1350 employees in Norway. We collaborate closely across the professional communities in COWI, which contributes to making us an industry leader in areas such as acoustics. Our service areas cover acoustics, noise, vibrations, electroacoustics, stage engineering and consultancy in cultural buildings. COWI's acoustic environment in Norway has been among the industry's strongest over the past ten years. Our acoustics unit in Norway is recognized as a well-established and cooperative environment.

Our acoustics staff has a holistic approach to the design of, among other things, cultural and educational buildings, airports and hospital buildings where we hold a strong position. Through our Scandinavian professional environment, we also benefit from each other's professional networks and expertise across COWI's acoustic environment in Norway and Denmark.

You are a promoter of professional development, collaboration and high quality

As Head of Discipline, you will become part of our global team of experts. You will work closely with Head of Engineering, our marketing team and COWI's acoustic environment in Norway. Your main tasks will be to develop your employees, contribute to marketing and tender work, as well as to ensure that assignments are carried out with the right expertise.

You will have the opportunity to work with:

• Lead and role model according to COWI’s leadership behaviours and values
• Act as senior specialist / discipline lead on projects
• Lead discipline group of approximately 20 people outside their project work, responsible for technical & professional development, and keeps an up-to-date view of the technical competencies of engineers in group as needed as input for effective staffing processes
• Provide input to head of engineering for strategic workforce planning process, with responsibility for executing hiring, firing and promotions in accordance with plans, demand and performance
• Responsible for driving employee engagement and encouraging a high-performance, diverse and inclusive culture

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

Like us, you believe that leadership success comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, caring and trusting culture in your team.

On top of that, you will have:

• Master's degree in acoustics
• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy within acoustics or noise
• Good overview and insight into the field of acoustics
• You have good business understanding and the ability to create results
• Good language skills in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken
• Managerial experience is desirable, but not a requirement as we also are looking for advisors

COWI has customers and projects that may require security clearance at various levels. There may therefore be requirements for security clearance in some projects/positions.

We will consider and invite suitable applicants continuously.

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

• The opportunity to build up your skills with exciting projects
• Good opportunities for personal development through a personal development plan, COWI Academy and the COWI Connect mentoring scheme
• National and international collaboration across organizations and disciplines. We have approx. 70 different professional networks in COWI
• An active company culture with social and athletic activities, “lønningstreff” and company cabins
• Flexible working hours with a home office arrangement, five weeks' holiday and time off between Christmas and New Year
• A separate community called "Young in COWI" for employees under the age of 34, where social trips and events are arranged
• Finally, a good working environment. It is important for us to be generous and stand up for each other. Which is also reflected in our well-being and employee surveys

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Engineering Siv Merete Øyen phone number +47 951 11 588 or simo@cowi.com.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

We are happy to receive your CV in Norwegian or English - whichever you prefer. We process applications on an ongoing basis, and look forward to receiving your CV.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.

We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.