Senior Project Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer with an electrical engineering background to support the delivery of engineering capital projects based at our client site in Ware, England on a staff or contract (inside IR35) basis.
This is a site-based position, working at the client's operating facility.
Please note that all employment is subject to completion of mandatory pre-employment screening checks relevant to this role
The Role
Our Project Engineers work closely with the client to deliver capital projects from concept through to completion. This role works closely with a multi-disciplined engineering team consisting of both Wood and client engineers alongside external designers, equipment vendors, and skilled contractors.
The role will require you to be flexible in your day-to-day activities.
The portfolio of projects encompasses infrastructure enhancements and replacements, building upgrades and production line modifications within a Primary Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility.
Wood, and our client, are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Data Security and Protection. Candidates applying for this role will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding confidential information at all times.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors, The responsibilities for this role can vary considerably depending on scope and size of Project, the typical responsibilities are shown below.
A strong and developed sense of health and safety within the working environment and in the design process
Contribute and participate in the maintenance of safe working practices and the assessment and mitigation of safety issues through effort and reviews in design
Lead multi-discipline work packages in accordance with the requirements of quality and environmental management systems qualified to ISO standards
Be able to manage work scope and interfaces between all engineering disciplines to ensure the successful delivery of assigned work packages
Organise, attend, chair, contribute and prepare reports for safety reviews and other multidiscipline meetings
Collate actions and expedite the closure of the outstanding actions with appropriate design disciplines
Understand project execution and work sequences, relating this to schedule and budget; managing and reporting against these, maintaining the highest level of quality in deliverables and activities
Understand, control and forecast work area activities against schedule and deliverables at a work division and individual basis
Integration of design schedule to procurement and/or fabrication schedules
Be competent in Design Verification; highlights areas of concern and can affect corrective actions; able to supervise others
Prepare and check scope of work specifications, project procedures and project reports
Approval of deliverables delegated by Project Manager or Engineering Manager
To monitor and review engineering progress with Project Services and Engineering disciplines
To review engineering budgets and performance and initiate control measures including adjustments to manning levels
To monitor receipt and review cycle for vendor documents and identify any problem areas
To assist with responses to site queries
Managing plant changes in a safe and compliant manner

HND / Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
Application of Wood and client health and safety standards within the working environment and design process
Ability to maintain safe working practices through all stages of a project with a focus on the assessment and mitigation of safety issues through design
Working in/leading multi-discipline teams delivering work packages in accordance with the requirements of quality and environmental management systems qualified to ISO standards
Be able to manage work scope and interfaces between all engineering disciplines to ensure the successful delivery of assigned work packages
Ability to review vendor documents and identify any problem areas
Commercially astute and aware of the importance of Change control as well as evidence of experience of the management of change
Completely familiar with project contractual and commercial requirements
Active management of plant changes in a controlled and safe way
Understanding of what GxP and ALCOA are
Monitoring and reviewing engineering progress with Project Services and Engineering disciplines
Ability to be a focal point for assigned projects, managing issues that require expediting or resolution
Experience organising, attending, and preparing reports
CDM experience and knowledge
Good communicator verbally and in written form
Strong planning, organising and execution skills
Work in coordination with Engineering, construction, HSE, procurement, subcontracting & project control
Collate actions and expedite the closure of the outstanding actions with appropriate disciplines
Ideally the candidates should have demonstrable background in delivering electrical project scopes within brownfield sites., Experience in working in regulated environment
Demonstrable experience of delivery through full project life cycle
Proactive nature to help drive projects forward taking accountability and communicating with client teams to drive delivery
Be flexible to ensure focus and support on clients priorities whilst managing good project controls
Ability to initiate the exchange of required technical concepts and information with the Design staff and other disciplines
Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and legislation
Prepare the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope
Thorough knowledge of the English language is required to perform the necessary in depth analysis and studies, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
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.
What makes you remarkable?
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 would like to encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
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.