Job Description

Job Category: Construction & Commissioning Delivery
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Wood is recruiting for a Lead Construction Engineer to join its team to Formulate and implement the overall Project Execution Plan, developing a work packaging/purchasing strategy and performing those activities needed to construct the facility and pre-commission it for startup.
Involved in every stage, from initiation through commissioning and startup of a project.
Provide advanced constructability input to engineering by optimizing construction knowledge and experience to reduce construction costs; improve quality, safety and productivity; shorten construction schedules; and reduce or eliminate construction inefficiencies.
Responsible for assisting with the development of the PMP/PEP, bid submissions, construction methodology and strategies.
Provide construction technical support to the customer and the Wood engineering team, throughout the FEED and detailed design phases of a project.
Work with project controls in developing the build sequence/construction schedule and proactively risk managing of the schedule.
Provides input to the contracting strategy and during bid clarification process. Act as senior team member in the constructability team, guiding conversion of engineering designs into construction workpacks and overseeing work of others.
Responsible for the delivery of construction deliverables to the required technical standards to support and facilitate site construction activities
What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• 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

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for delivery of construction work packs which give clear activity breakdown and detailed narratives for all construction activities.
• Contribute advanced discipline experience to the ongoing development of project work methods, processes and team development.
• Oversees constructability review of all work packs, resolving more complex issues. Feedback any major issues to construction lead or relevant engineering discipline. This will include input at scope survey and engineering stage.
• Deliver against agreed planned work scopes ensuring obligations are met by way of timely completion of work packs.
• Provide advanced technical discipline input to scope definition and execution.
• Ensure that all plant and equipment is fully certificated and controlled cost effectively
• Ensure effective control of all material movements.
• If identified, react to change in scope, inform necessary parties and complete the necessary change management documentation.
• Check installation quality and subsequent verification are completed in accordance with requirements.
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance.
• Provides significant coaching, mentoring and guidance to less experienced personnel
• Assisting with the delivery and timely execution of the project/contract/service and ensure the contract requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure quality requirements are understood and complied with and prepare quality plans and documents in accordance with the relevant project, statutory and legislative requirements

Qualifications:
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 encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Qualifications:
Typically minimum qualified to ISCED Level 5 (technical diploma / apprenticeship) or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
Appropriate level of construction experience in relevant industry sector, typically a minimum of 7 years of practical experience if degree qualified OR trade discipline qualified with a minimum 10 years relevant practical experience
Have broad and deep technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated process
Ability to identify risk to delivery and build in mitigation / contingency plans.
Substantial experience of interpreting discipline documentation.
Sound knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS) and Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDS).
Substantial knowledge and understanding of technical specifications
Understands the business drivers within customer organisations and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and cost effective solutions.
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About Us:
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.
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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