Arcadis
Quality Manager - Data Centres (Nordics)
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Quality Manager – Data Centre Construction (Nordics)
About Arcadis
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, across over 30 countries, committed to improving quality of life. Collaboration is at the heart of our mission: with the power of curiosity and collective expertise, we address the world’s most complex challenges and deliver greater impact.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our fast-growing team and take a key role in delivering one of our largest data centre construction projects in the Nordics. The role will involve a rotation between Finland and Norway (11/3 balance), with either full-time local presence or significant international travel.
Role Accountabilities
Planning and Preparation
- Serve as the key interface between the Client and Contractors' Quality Teams, ensuring alignment on quality expectations.
- Lead Arcadis’ Quality team on the project to deliver against client requirements.
- Direct on-site resources, organising quality events, setting benchmarks, and ensuring results are documented in a timely manner.
- Develop and execute the Quality Management Plan (QMP), in line with owner specifications.
- Communicate client quality specifications to all parties:
- Service providers
- Equipment manufacturers and integrators
- Specialty Package Contractors
- Commissioning Agent
- Define and manage project-specific Factory Witness Testing requirements, including planning and execution of off-site quality activities.
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Execution
- Train and monitor all stakeholders on processes to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Oversee Contractors’ Quality Control plans, ensuring they are effective and aligned with contract requirements.
- Coordinate on-site quality initiatives, including benchmarking, documentation, and handover preparation.
- Manage all construction documentation and test packs via the client’s Electronic Document Management (EDM) system.
- Ensure the project meets all specified goals for transition to the commissioning team.
- Oversee trade-to-trade handovers in accordance with the project’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
Quality Culture
- Foster a culture of quality for all project operatives, including:
- Initial induction training
- Off-site team members (e.g., integrator contractors)
- Promote quality principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience
- Passionate about improving quality of life, with a commitment to collective impact.
- Technically capable, with a track record of delivering excellence through collaboration.
- Extensive experience as a Quality Manager on major construction projects, with:
- Familiarity with data centre/technology project delivery (preferred, but not essential)
- Background in consultancy, general contracting, or client-side environments
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Why Arcadis?
We empower individuals to thrive in their professional journey, embracing a skills-based approach. Every contribution matters, whether you’re shaping sustainability solutions, fostering innovation, or leading impactful projects.
By joining Arcadis, you’ll work on meaningful projects that help build a more sustainable planet. Your career, colleagues, clients—even the world itself—will benefit from your legacy of excellence.
Create a Legacy. Join Arcadis.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Arcadis is dedicated to equality and inclusion, ensuring every employee can bring their true self to work. We drive ongoing accountability through six EDI workstreams:
- Age
- Disability
- Faith
- Gender
- LGBT+
- Race
Our diverse and skilled workforce is a core pillar of success, fostering innovation for a better future.
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