Planning Engineer_Life Science

Wood is recruiting for a Planning Engineer to join our Life Sciences division based in Milan, working on Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech projects across Europe and internationally. 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. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. If you share these values, then we would love to see your application! 

Our Clients and Projects  

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society. 

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

See https://www.woodplc.com/solutions/key-markets/built-environment/life-sciences for more information on the types of work we do within our Life Science division. 

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 organization 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

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

• Development of detailed schedules in conjunction with the project team
• Development of progress measurement systems and reporting of progress and productivity
• Co-ordination of schedule interfaces between clients’ and epc contractors’ activities
• Provide regular forecasting of project schedule including key milestones
• Lead regular schedule review meetings with the project team, clients and subcontractors
• Production of weekly and monthly progress reports to the project management team

Please see below the requirements that we typically seek for the position. We are not expecting candidates to have everything, and this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel you have relevant experience and qualifications even if they are not a 100% match, then please do apply.

• Master/Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• At least 2 years in a similar role
• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious
• Availability to assignments
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Eligible to work in Italy 

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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