About The Role

Wood is recruiting for a Home Office Construction 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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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

The key objectives for this role are

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

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

Compensation and compliance

Contract & Classification

Contract type: Permanent
Collective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)
Job Classification level: Impiegato ,consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNL

Compensation

Gross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be € 37,500 paid in 14 instalments
The compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefits
Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process

Equal Opportunities

This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations

Transparency & Offer Determination

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.

Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:

Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;
Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;
Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;
Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;
Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection process

Compliance Statement

All compensation decisions

Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026
Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicable
Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principles