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Segment: Engineering
Industry: Engineering
City: Birkerød
State/Province: Region Capital
Slået op: 05.02.2025
Section Lead, Project
Full time / Capax Recruitment / Danmark
Are you passionate about supporting a skilled project team and contributing to the development of sustainable solutions in pump stations and basins?
At Novafos, they are everyday experts in managing water—clean drinking water, rainwater in urban areas, and treated wastewater returning to the sea. With around 400 dedicated colleagues, they ensure their part is done so that society and the environment can thrive in harmony.
They are now looking for a section lead who is enthusiastic about supporting and developing specialists and project managers, enabling Novafos to continue its vital work of creating green solutions for future generations.
Your role and team
In your team, project 5, you will develop sustainable solutions through renewals and renovations of 1,300 pump stations and 180 basins. You will also implement new SCADA systems and integrate asset management systems. With multiple diverse projects running simultaneously, you will play a key role in ensuring project progress, resource allocation, and seamless handover from projects to operations.
You will directly manage 12 dedicated employees, giving you an important role in shaping Novafos’ culture and maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and engagement. As part of the leadership team, you will also contribute to launching new initiatives that develop both the organization and its people.
In collaboration with the broader management team, you will help prepare and report on investment agreements for upcoming projects across Novafos’ nine owner municipalities. You will also ensure that Novafos works in line with its approved strategy and current action plans.
Your leadership style
Novafos values a positive work environment with an informal tone and close, trust-based collaboration. As a leader, they expect you to be approachable, possess technical insight, facilitate effective teamwork, and provide your team with the autonomy to make decisions within their areas of expertise. Strong collaboration with operations, electrical, and SCADA teams is highly valued, and you should be adept at building relationships across the organization while motivating your employees to take ownership of both familiar and new tasks.
Additionally, they expect you to:
- be trustworthy and inclusive
- work purposefully and embrace new collaboration methods
- communicate clearly, provide constructive feedback, and set clear expectations
- balance technical focus with employee well-being and development
Your background
- a degree in engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical), marine engineering, or a technical education with experience in construction and utility engineering
- 3–5 years of experience as a project manager or team leader
- experience with tender processes and framework agreements
- proficiency in planning, resource allocation, project management, and budgeting
- comfortable collaborating with consultants and contractors in relation to tenders and project execution
Work-life balance
Novafos believes that balancing work and personal life is key to your well-being and job satisfaction. They respect your working hours and foster a safe, stable work environment, giving you the energy to enjoy life outside of work. They also offer:
- flexible working hours and a 37-hour workweek including lunch
- the option to work from home 1–2 days per week
- support for your professional development through courses, internal training, and education
- excellent office and parking facilities at Blokken 9, Birkerød
- canteen, gym, massage services, health insurance, an active staff association, and events such as summer parties, Christmas lunches, and the DHL Relay
Application
The recruitment process is handled by Capax Recruitment, who are happy to answer any questions you may have about the role. Contact recruitment specialist Marianne K. Petersen at +45 51 68 98 58 or apply below no later than 31 January 2025. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the recruitment process will include testing.
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Orient Plads 1, 2150 Nordhavn – Telefon: +4570207510. Organisationsnr.: 921 289 669
Orient Plads 1, 2150 Nordhavn – Telefon:+4570207510. Organisationsnr.: 921 289 669
Orient Plads 1, 2150 Nordhavn – Telefon: +4570207510. Organisationsnr.: 921 289 669