About this role
Interested in a career that matters?
Do you want to help make construction and engineering projects safer across Europe? In this role, you will join a newly established team supporting CAPEX projects with safety coordination, quality, and functional safety—helping ensure that projects and equipment meet relevant safety and quality legislation.
You will become part of a small, specialized team of 3 people that works closely across production sites, with regular weekly virtual touchpoints and monthly face-to-face collaboration. Together, the team contributes to the growth of Novonesis by strengthening safety in our projects and helping build compliant, high-quality solutions.
The role & your impact
As Safety Coordinator Engineering Europe, you will play an important execution-focused role in supporting safe planning, construction, and project delivery across European sites. You will work closely with project managers, EHS, project teams, external consultants, and subcontractors to make sure safety standards are consistently implemented and followed throughout all project phases.
Your key responsibilities in this role
Drive the implementation of project safety standards, procedures, and Global Minimum Requirements (GMR EHS) across European projects.
Ensure safety requirements are integrated and clearly communicated throughout all project phases.
Support safe planning, execution, and completion of construction activities, including high-risk work and permit-to-work processes.
Conduct site safety inspections and follow up on PPE use, access control, signage, barricading, and unsafe conditions.
Organize and deliver site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Support incident and near-miss response, reporting, documentation, and follow-up, while coordinating with subcontractors and engineering stakeholders to maintain consistent safety standards.
What you’ll need to be successful in this role
A B.S. in an engineering discipline or a strongly related field.
5–10 years of relevant experience in construction safety, engineering project environments, or related HSE roles.
A completed Health and Safety Coordinator course.
Thorough knowledge of construction safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
Solid understanding of typical construction hazards, including work at height, lifting operations, excavation, hot work, electrical work, and traffic management.
Ability to prepare and review basic safety documentation such as checklists, registers, and reports.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coach and influence safe behavior—not just enforce rules.
Good written and spoken communication skills in both Danish and English.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound analytical/problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional local and global project environments.
Additional skills & interests we value
Experience working on construction sites as an HSE assistant, safety officer, site foreman, or in a similar role with a strong safety focus.
A proactive and observant approach to identifying risks and following through on corrective actions.
The ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic project environment.
A collaborative mindset and project experience that supports close cooperation across stakeholders.
A self-motivated way of working with the ability to prioritize tasks and drive initiatives independently.
What we offer you
We offer you the opportunity to join and help shape a newly established specialist team within Engineering Europe. In this role, you will work on CAPEX projects that support Novonesis’ growth while strengthening safety across project execution. You will be part of a collaborative team environment with regular knowledge sharing through weekly Teams meetings and monthly face-to-face sessions. The position provides broad exposure to project stakeholders, sites, and safety challenges across Europe, combined with the flexibility to work remotely when possible while maintaining strong professional collaboration within the team.
Working conditions
You will work across various project sites on Sjælland, with work connected to site-based project activities in locations such as Avedøre and Kalundborg. We prioritize face-to-face meetings and close collaboration within the team, while also offering remote work when possible. Some travel in Europe may be required.
Application deadline: 16 June 2026.
Contact Information: For more information, please contact Christine Pilsgaard at 23639702 or Ole Højgaard at 53390159.
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.
Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.
We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.
Explore other openings
If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
About Novonesis
Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
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