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Do you want to contribute to shaping sustainable communities of the future? Can you combine your expertise in land negotiation and property law with an understanding of urban development? And are you motivated by working in multidisciplinary teams and engaging with different stakeholders? Then, this could be your next opportunity at COWI!

Create solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
At COWI, we work on projects that shape sustainable cities, improve mobility and support infrastructure, energy and the green transition. To strengthen our expertise in land negotiation and property law, we are looking for a Land Negotiator Specialist with urban planning competence to join one of our urban planning teams in Malmö or Gothenburg.
In this role, you will combine your specialist knowledge of land negotiation and property law with a broader involvement in the urban development process. You will work with investigations, coordination, stakeholder dialogue and planning-related activities, contributing to multidisciplinary projects from early planning stages through to implementation. You will also have the opportunity to share knowledge and collaborate with experienced colleagues across different disciplines, while continuing to develop your expertise.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Manage land negotiation and property law matters in urban development and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare documentation for dialogue with property owners, authorities and other stakeholders, and participate in dialogue and negotiation processes.
• Prepare and quality-assure documentation, property records, reports and planning documents.
• Conduct investigations and analyses related to urban development.
• Coordinate matters across different technical disciplines and stakeholders.
• Support planning and permitting processes.

Your skills. Our team. Together, we design the future.
To succeed in this role, you enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and building relationships based on trust and mutual respect. You can adapt your communication to different audiences, navigate competing interests and perspectives, and approach stakeholder dialogue in a professional and attentive manner. You take initiative, work independently and drive matters forward, while recognising the importance of collaboration and shared team goals. With your analytical mindset, you are comfortable addressing complex challenges and developing solutions that help move projects forward.

On top of that, you will have:

• A relevant university degree in Land Surveying (Lantmäteri), Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate Management, Law or a related field.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience in land acquisition, property law, urban development or related areas.
• Excellent communication skills in Swedish, both written and spoken.

It is considered an advantage if you also have experience in:

• Land acquisition and land negotiations.
• Property law matters in urban development and infrastructure projects.
• Valuation and compensation matters.
• Railway plans, road plans or other statutory planning processes.
• Coordination or project management responsibilities.
• Preparing investigations, reports or planning documentation.

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. We support our customers' transition towards increased sustainability and strive to lead by example through our business practices and the solutions we provide.
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 Scandinavia, the UK, North America and India, we are more than 7,300 people bringing our expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environmental solutions into play.

What we also offer
Being part of the COWI community means more than competitive employment conditions. We take care of our people and offer opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
As a foundation-owned and employee-owned company, COWI gives you the opportunity to become a co-owner. You will also have access to extensive development opportunities through COWI Academy, networking opportunities across the organisation, an attractive benefits package and an individual development plan through our career framework.
You will work alongside friendly and ambitious colleagues, where we celebrate successes and connect through a variety of social and professional activities.

Got more questions?
If you have any questions about the position or what we can offer, please contact Emelie Hansén, Team Manager, at emhn@cowi.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Megha Jorasia, Global Talent Acquisition Consultant.
Get to know us even better at 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.

We do our utmost to ensure that our recruitment process is as fair and unbiased as possible. You can help us by not including a photo in your CV when you apply.

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. 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.