Project Engineer - Life Sciences

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Wood is recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our Life Sciences division based in Milan, working on Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech projects across Europe and internationally. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

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The Role 

Working as part of a multi-discipline team the Project Engineer will support with the development of projects through all phases of the project life cycle from basic design through to commissioning. You will be responsible for the coordination of the team to ensure the deliverables of the project are being met and on track in line with the clients exacting requirements. You will interact with the client to keep them updated on the progress of the projects ensuring they are aware of any challenges that may arise.

In addition you will be responsible for development of some deliverables that will allow you to manage directly from bidding phase up to construction completion some construction contractors or complex packages vendors.  

This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to continue their career development within an international organisation. 

International mobility and availability to be assigned is essential in the context of our business.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

In our Life Sciences division we engineer solutions for a healthier world by partnering with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and research organisations providing expertise across the full asset life cycle. 

We are committed to providing the best possible project delivery to our clients across the Life Sciences sector, ensuring that they have well engineered plants capable of performing world leading production and research for the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.

Our clients lead the way using cutting edge technology, as an engineering and project management partner, it is our responsibility to ensure we can exceed their expectations and make the impossible possible.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

The key objectives for this role are:

• Coordinate disciplines activities and control and forecast work area activities and deliverables against schedule 
• Work in coordination with procurement and subcontracting group as well as estimate department 
• Prepare Erection requisition for mechanical works 
• Organize, contribute and prepares notes for multidiscipline meetings to affect the timely completion of the requisition 
• Contribute and participate to work in an enthusiastic manner, working to the requirements of quality and environmental management systems maintained to ISO standards 

We are looking for newly graduates, but at Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• MSC degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Energy Engineering
• Self-motivation, flexibility, a proactive outlook and good communication skills
• Passionate about and aptitude for mentoring, training and sharing experiences with the other engineers of the team
• Ability to collaborate and work closely with a multi discipline team 
• Highly motivated, well organised, resourceful and proactive 
• Ability to work with technical strength with the minimum of supervision 
• Fluent in English and Italian 
• Availability to be relocated abroad at client construction sites to be engineering interface for construction contractors is essential