Are you passionate about sustainability and risk management? And do you have a good understanding of how to take data-driven decisions? Then, apply now as a Student Assistant.
You will join the Sustainable Procurement, Real Estate and Third-party Risk team, a collaborative and diverse group of 15 colleagues. Together, we work on developing tools and processes that improve sustainability performance, ensure high-quality environmental data, and drive cross-organisational initiatives related to procurement, office leases, and workplace services.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with data, is curious about systems and processes, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. You will report to the Head of Sustainable Procurement, Real Estate and Third-party Risk and work from our office in Lyngby, Denmark.
Your main tasks will include:
- Supporting onboarding, follow-up, and analysis of suppliers in relation to risk and ESG assessments using data and business intelligence tools
- Developing reports and insights to communicate progress, key findings, and improvement areas to stakeholders
- Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support corrective action plans
- Contributing to the integration of ESG considerations into procurement processes
- Assisting with ad hoc projects across teams, providing you with broad, hands-on experience
Your profile
We envision you as a motivated bachelor or master student, ideally with at least 1.5 years remaining in your studies. Your prior exposure to similar tasks through relevant work experience or academic coursework will be beneficial, especially within supply chain and risk management.
As a person, we believe you have an open and curious nature and easily build strong professional relationships. Moreover, you thrive in collaborative environments, while being able to independently take ownership of assignments. Also, you leverage your analytical skills to tackle challenges and maintain a structured and methodical approach to work.
On top of that, you will
- Demonstrate solid process and system understanding including the use of MS office systems like Excel and Power Point
- Have an interest in data analysis and can work with structured and unstructured data
- Have a structured and analytical mindset
- Communicate clearly in English (Nordic languages are a plus, but not required)
What we offer
- A relevant student job with real responsibility and learning opportunities
- Hands-on experience in sustainability, procurement, and risk management
- Insight into working with data and business intelligence tools in a professional setting
- A supportive and inclusive team environment
- A community that offers leisure activities and social events
- Flexible working hours (contracted 15 hours per week), with understanding for exam periods. Opportunity to work from home.
If you are keen to make an impact in our supply chain and grow your professional skills, apply now to join us on this journey!
Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 5 May 2026, as we review applications and invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis.
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 per cent 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 Scandinavia, the UK, North America, Poland and India, we are currently 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and the environment into play.
Got more questions
If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Nanna Rosenvinge Vibede at nrvi@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.
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.
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
