Arkkitehti, rakennussuunnittelija

We at Sweco design tomorrow’s cities and critical infrastructure for society's functioning in a relaxed and caring work community where we take our work seriously but don’t nitpick unnecessarily. We are now looking for an experienced architect to work as a building designer on demanding projects such as data center projects and to strengthen our expertise in a rapidly growing sector. Would you like to plan a better future together with us? Role at Sweco As an experienced designer of new construction for demanding projects, you will be responsible for building design tasks and coordinating the design package across multidisciplinary projects, where functionality, energy efficiency, safety, flexibility, and close collaboration between different design disciplines are emphasized. In your work you will ensure that architectural design progresses with quality, customer orientation, and in line with project objectives. You will work in close collaboration with our architect colleagues and representatives from other design disciplines on project teams. At the moment our needs are focused on data center experts, but we offer the opportunity to participate in very diverse projects. Your duties include mentoring and sharing knowledge with younger designers. You will have the chance to participate in international, ambitious, technically demanding data center projects, where solutions are developed quickly to meet the changing needs of the sector. In these projects an experienced specialist can also learn new things. Our architectural studios are located in Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Oulu and Kuopio. In this role the primary workplace is Helsinki, but we work flexibly and network across Finland. What we promise you We understand that there is strong demand for someone like you. We want to reassure you that this opportunity is worth grabbing at Sweco. - Transforming society together. With Sweco you help create cities of the future and a more sustainable society—you truly have an impact. You play a key role in enabling and supporting business where tangible, sustainable, and functional society is built daily on countless design desks, sites and studios across Finland. - Curious, bold, and supportive working community. You get to work with experienced architects in a close-knit team where we value, support and encourage each other. We have diverse internal expertise, so support for problem situations is always available. As a team we look forward, share knowledge and solve things together. - Career- and learning opportunities. It is important for us that you can grow and shape your own career path, and we will listen to you. Our Sweco Academy offers a range of training opportunities. - We adapt. Work and life require balance. We work where it feels meaningful—preferably meeting colleagues in the office. - Diverse and extensive employee benefits are real and you influence their content. Not just perks, but meaningful benefits that support your life. Requirements to succeed in the role A degree as an architect or building architect and the qualifications to work as a building designer are required. We expect you to have fluent Finnish and English spoken and written, and experience with Revit and ACC. Ideally you have experience with data center projects or large/complex industrial projects, and willingness to work as a building designer in demanding new-build projects. We value the ability to understand large entities, coordinate the needs of different design disciplines, and communicate clearly with customers, authorities and the project organization. We also value the ability to mentor younger colleagues and a desire to develop data center architectural design together with an experienced team. If you are ready to join us in planning the digital future of society, apply now! If you have questions about the role or about working with us, contact: Data Center Design Lead Kalevi Saarela (mobile 050 378 8321), best reached Fri 21.8 from 9–11 and Fri 28.8 from 9–11; Recruitment supervisor Anne Viisteensaari (mobile 050 534 1282), best reached Wed 20.8 from 9–10 and Wed 26.8 from 15–16. You can also reach us by email at etunimi.sukunimi@sweco.fi. If you are ready to apply, you can do so via the link provided by Monday 31.8.2026. We will review applications as they come in and meet applicants during the application period, so please don’t wait until the last moment. Good architecture, landscape and environment create wellbeing for people and for the entire living world. Sweco designs tomorrow’s cities and a more sustainable society. We combine the expertise of 23,000 architects, engineers and other specialists and work with our clients to advance the green transition, maximize the digitalization opportunities and strengthen society’s resilience. Sweco is Europe’s leading design and consulting company, with a turnover of about EUR 2.9 billion in 2025. The company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Nasdaq). www.sweco.fi