Home Office Construction Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Construction Engineer to join its Projects team, supporting the delivery of complex Energy & Materials projects across the chemical, petrochemical, refining, conventional and emerging energy sectors.

The Role

You will liaise with designers, engineers and the Home Office Construction Manager throughout all project phases to maximize the use of construction knowledge and experience in every aspect of project delivery, with particular attention to constructability.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and execution models, from early feasibility and FEED studies, where construction philosophies and project strategies are established, through to EPCM execution projects where construction activities are planned, developed and supported from engineering through site execution.

You will be involved in constructability studies, site surveys, heavy lifting and transportation assessments, modularization reviews, contractor technical evaluations and field construction support, working closely with some of the world's leading contractors, fabrication yards and specialized construction companies. This provides exposure to the complete project lifecycle, from engineering and offsite fabrication through to final installation and project completion.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy 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

• Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert

• 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:

• Provide construction and constructability input throughout all project phases, from feasibility studies and FEED projects through detailed engineering and EPCM execution.
• Liaise with designers, engineers, project management and construction personnel to ensure construction requirements are fully integrated into the design process.
• Participate in site surveys and field assessments to validate project assumptions, collect site constraints and support the development of executable solutions.
• Assist with the definition of project construction strategies, execution philosophies and contracting approaches.
• Support the development of constructability studies and construction methodology reviews during engineering and execution phases.
• Prepare and review installation sequences, construction work packages and execution plans for major plant modifications and new facilities.
• Contribute to heavy lifting and special transportation studies, including preliminary lifting concepts, transportation strategies and critical logistics assessments.
• Assist the Home Office Construction Manager in the development of project logistics and material management strategies.
• Evaluate modularization and offsite construction opportunities, supporting studies aimed at maximizing prefabrication and reducing onsite activities.
• Prepare construction-related requisitions and technical documentation for specialized construction services, heavy lifting, transportation and fabrication activities.
• Interface with major international contractors, fabrication yards, heavy lift contractors and specialized vendors during all project phases.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and contractor qualification processes, supporting the assessment of construction capabilities, resources and execution strategies.
• Perform contractor assessments and participate in audits, site visits and fabrication shop inspections when required for critical project packages.
• Review project requirements and support the development and continuous improvement of the Construction Execution Plan.
• Liaise with field construction teams to verify the effectiveness of constructability studies and identify opportunities for improvement during project execution.
• Maintain the necessary records to ensure quality assurance and project requirements are met.

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:

• Graduate in Engineering
• At least two years of experience in a similar or comparable role
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate a willingness to learn and utilize new software, digital platforms and project execution tools
• Fluent in English and Italian
• International mobility and availability to be assigned is essential in the context of our business

Desirable:

• Understanding of multidisciplinary engineering workflows, from basic design up to the issue for construction
• Understanding of construction execution, constructability and project delivery principles.
• Familiarity with modularization, offsite fabrication, heavy lifting or industrial construction activities