Graduate Construction Engineer - Life Sciences

Wood is recruiting for a Home Office Construction Engineer- Graduate  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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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.

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 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 

We are looking for newly graduates or engineers with 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, 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:

• Graduate in Engineering (preferable Edil, Civil or Mechanical)
• At least two years of experience in a similar or comparable role
• Fluent in English and Italian language
• Availability to assignments in Italy and abroad is mandatory
• Be familiar with Microsoft Software Package
• International mobility and availability to be assigned is essential in the context of our business

The key objectives for this role are:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Construction team

• Provide construction input to the project throughout the engineering phase
• Assist with aspects of the project construction strategy, execution planning and contracting strategy
• Provide input to the assessment and selection of construction contractors
• Prepare and review documents for approval to communicate installation sequencing
• Prepare project specific site procedures and work practices as necessary to meet Client requirements
• Provide Construction Engineering in accordance with project requirements and Home Office procedures
• Liaise with designers, engineers and Home Office Construction Manager / Coordinator throughout the engineering phase to maximize the use of construction knowledge and experience in all aspects of the project paying particular attention to constructability
• Assist with construction feasibility and method studies
• Prepare and review for approval plans, drawings, specifications, requisitions and bid summaries for all temporary construction facilities required within the Project scope
• Assist the Home Office Construction Manager in the development of the project logistic strategy and projects organization /laydown areas
• Review Project metrics in liaison with Coordinator/Manager
• Review the project requirements, the constructability and assist with the construction execution plan
• Provide Home Office clarification on issues raised at site by communication with other involved Home Office departments as necessary
• Maintain the necessary records to ensure quality assurance requirements are met
• Liaise with field staff on construction engineering matters