Principal Construction Engineer

Wood

The Role

Overview

Lead construction execution, work packaging, and risk assessments for complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • advanced packaging
  • construction planning
  • feasibility study
  • heavy lift
  • document management
  • risk review

Tasks

-Lead construction involvement on projects from concept through to EPC / EPCm -Depending on project scale, lead or support the development of the project Construction Execution Plan -Identify construction deliverables to suit the project requirements and control and schedule them using the Wood Document Management System -Review the project estimate to ensure the completeness of scope and correctness of construction input -Mentor and assist in the training of Senior and Construction Engineers -Provide construction expertise to support design development and project planning, so that construction activities are scheduled realistically and efficiently -Coordinate the preparation of layouts, drawings, specifications, requisitions and bid summaries for all temporary facilities and construction equipment required within the scope of services -Perform construction feasibility and method studies -Support the development of the contracting philosophy for the project -Ensure contract deliverables, documents and specifications are produced to meet the needs of the project and project schedule -Lead Advanced Work Packaging implementation including construction work area and construction work package breakdowns and establishing the Path of Construction -Classify and coordinate the preparation of heavy lift and transportation, and heavy load and traffic movement studies -Lead constructability and HAZCON (construction risk) reviews

Requirements

  • workpacks
  • coconsole
  • engineering degree
  • risk assessment
  • construction logistics
  • nebosh

What You Bring

-Hands on experience of Advanced Work Packaging e.g. WorkPacks, O3 -Hands on experience of Completion Management Systems e.g. CoConsole, GoCompletions -Engineering degree -Ability to lead construction constructability and HAZCON construction risk assessment -Hands on experience of planning construction logistics and execution including heavy lift, plot layout and access, temporary facilities and site workforce and plant movement -Home office experience in FEED / EPC on new energy / downstream oil and gas projects, UK and / or overseas -Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas, renewables and emerging energy sectors -Qualification in HSE e.g. NEBOSH

Benefits

-Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant -Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests -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

The Company

About Wood

-Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, primarily serving the energy and materials markets. -The company offers a wide array of services including project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and engineering design across various sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure. -Wood operates in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, England, UAE, and the US, with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy and decarbonization technologies. -The company provides an integrated service model covering advisory, design, delivery, operational support, and repurposing services.

Sector Specialisms

Wind

Solar

Transmission

Carbon Capture

Hydrogen

and more..