Junior Project Controls Engineer

Novo Nordisk; Kalundborg; On-site; DKK 500,000 - 734,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk Kalundborg is seeking a Junior Project Controls Engineer to drive project controls for large investment projects. You will bridge cost, risk, and schedule, delivering high-quality reporting and decision support across the project lifecycle.

You bring an engineering background, a data-driven mindset, and strong collaboration skills to partner with project management and cross‑functional teams. Danish language is a plus; English required.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Design & Innovation, Process & Innovation, Mechanical or Civil.
• Data-driven mindset with analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English; Danish would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise project controls tools and systems to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on project progress and performance to support informed decision-making.
• Set up, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Analyse schedule data, identify critical paths, and provide actionable insights to project leadership.
• Generate reports and visualisations using Primavera P6 for clear stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency across disciplines.
• Leverage technical skills and digital tools to automate reporting and improve decision-making processes.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

Engineering degree

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

English fluent

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Kalundborg, office based.

CAPEX Projects Controls & Governance

Step into a role where your analytical mindset and engineering foundation directly shape how we deliver large-scale investment projects – bringing life‑saving medicines closer to patients worldwide.

Your new role

As a Junior Project Controls Engineer, you will be directly responsible for steering project progress measurement activities in one or more investment projects. You bring a strong engineering background and are expected to bridge cost, risk, and schedule disciplines to ensure a fully integrated project controls perspective. Acting as a trusted sparring partner to project management, you will ensure high-quality reporting and decision support throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing, implementing, and optimising project controls tools and systems to drive consistency and efficiency
• Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on project progress and performance to support informed decision-making
• Setting up, maintaining, and updating comprehensive project schedules in Primavera P6
• Analysing schedule data, identifying critical paths, and providing actionable insights to project leadership
• Generating reports and visualisations using Primavera P6 for clear stakeholder communication
• Collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency across disciplines
• Leveraging technical skills and digital tools to automate reporting and improve decision-making processes

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life‑saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

Within Global Manufacturing & Supply, you will join CAPEX Projects Controls & Governance – a team dedicated to ensuring our major investment projects are delivered with precision, transparency, and strong governance. Here, you will work at the intersection of engineering, finance, and project management, contributing to some of the most ambitious capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

Your Skills & Qualifications

We're looking for a Junior Project Controls Engineer with a data‑driven mindset and a genuine interest in project scheduling and controls.

You'll Bring With You

• An engineering degree, preferably within one of the following disciplines: Design & Innovation, Process & Innovation, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• A data‑driven approach with strong analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster stakeholder relationships and facilitate effective collaboration
• Strong people and team collaboration skills, with a natural ability to work across disciplines
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Danish would be an advantage

It Would Be An Advantage If You Also Have

• Experience with Primavera P6 (schedule setup, maintenance, analysis, reporting)
• Project experience, particularly within large investment projects
• Experience collaborating across finance, engineering, and project teams
• Interest in advanced project scheduling and digital tools

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long‑term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 499,600.00 to 734,400.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long‑term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Deadline

23 August 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.