Project Manager

NKT; Sweden; On-site; SEK 773,908 - 1,216,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Project Manager to lead onshore cable projects across Denmark and Sweden, coordinating planning, execution and handover to meet timelines, budget and safety standards.

You will work with engineering, production and logistics, report to the Head of Onshore Operations, and travel across the Nordic region. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, Danish or Swedish regulatory authorization, and experience in energy projects are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Authorization within Danish or Swedish regulatory framework (DS/EN 50110).
• Experience in project management within energy, infrastructure, or high-voltage sector.
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage onshore cable projects from planning to execution and handover.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and reporting in SAP.
• Coordinate engineering, production, and logistics to meet milestones.
• Act as the main contact for customers and grid operators.

Skills

Danish

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Procore

Job description

Manage onshore cable projects in Northern Europe

Join NKT and take part in delivering onshore grid solution projects in Denmark and Sweden that contribute to the transition to renewable energy. In this role, you will coordinate projects from planning to handover while ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements. You will work in an international setting with cross-border collaboration and evolving infrastructure projects. Do you want to work closely with customers and teams to deliver complex energy projects across Scandinavia?

Coordinate projects, stakeholders and compliant delivery across regions

As a Project Manager, you will handle onshore cable projects across Denmark and Sweden, ensuring coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders. You will oversee timelines, budgets, and compliance while maintaining clear communication with customers and grid operators. The role requires a structured approach to planning and execution, combined with flexibility during intensive project phases.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Manage onshore cable projects from planning to execution and handover
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and environmental standards
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and reporting in SAP
• Coordinate engineering, production, and logistics to meet milestones
• Act as the main contact for customers and grid operators

You will report to the Head of Onshore Operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. The role is based in Brøndby or Malmö and includes travel across Denmark, Sweden, and occasionally abroad.

Structured and collaborative professional in project environments

You approach work with a clear structure and take ownership of tasks in complex environments. You are adaptable and maintain a steady overview when priorities shift during project phases. You communicate clearly with stakeholders and contribute to a cooperative working environment. You value accountability, consistency, and a solution-oriented mindset while working across teams and cultures.

You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Authorization within Danish or Swedish regulatory framework (DS/EN 50110)
• Experience in project management within energy, infrastructure, or high-voltage sector
• Professional proficiency in Danish and English
• Experience working with SAP, Excel, or Procore

Contribute to energy infrastructure and a greener future

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you will be part of projects that support the development of modern energy infrastructure across Northern Europe. You will collaborate with experienced colleagues, build knowledge within project coordination and stakeholder management, and gain exposure to cross-border operations in an international environment.

"As a leader, I value clear communication, accountability, and cooperation across teams and customers. In this role, you will coordinate projects where structure and flexibility are equally important to ensure consistent delivery and collaboration," says Hiring Manager, Patrick Heiberg Christensen.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply no later than 31st of July. As this period includes summer holidays, feedback to candidates will be provided after the closing date. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Patrick Heiberg Christensen at [e-mail]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sara Karlsson at [e-mail]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

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About NKT
Join a diverse and international team within NKT’s Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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