Principal Construction Engineer

Wood; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Construction Engineer for their Reading office. This role offers the opportunity to lead construction projects and develop methodologies while working with a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience on oil & gas projects. The position supports flexible working arrangements and includes leadership opportunities across various sectors like renewable energy and chemicals.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Continuous professional development

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (e.g. WorkPacks, O3).
• HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH).
• Site experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction involvement on projects from concept through to EPC/EPCM.
• Provide construction expertise to support design development.
• Mentor and assist in training Senior and Construction Engineers.

Skills

Home office experience in FEED/EPC on new energy/downstream oil & gas projects

Ability to lead construction constructability and HAZCON risk assessment

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Principal Construction Engineer – Reading Office, Wood

We are recruiting for a Principal Construction Engineer to join our Reading Home Office team, providing support for the successful delivery of projects. The position will be based in our Reading office with hybrid working considered.

The Role

This role is suitable for an experienced Principal Construction Engineer who is familiar with developing construction execution methodologies and has a structured approach to work packaging. It may also be suitable for a Senior Construction Engineer who is seeking to develop their career and take on more responsibility.

Willingness to undertake business trips and assignments away from the home office is necessary. The ideal candidate will be part of the Construction Engineering Team and will report directly to the Construction Engineering Manager.

The role offers opportunities for both project and people leadership across a range of sectors:

• Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Renewable Energy
• Power
• Mining & Minerals
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Transportation
• Water
• Government services

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful, challenging projects across oil & gas, renewables and emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with employee networks that give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment
• Flexible benefits package: 33 days annual leave (incl. public holidays), pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance, etc.
• Continuous professional development with tailored plans
• Global connections and working with experts worldwide

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications – What Makes You Remarkable

We encourage applications from individuals who do not meet every requirement but possess relevant experience, knowledge or skills.

Essential

• Engineering degree
• Home office experience in FEED/EPC on new energy/downstream oil & gas projects, UK and/or overseas

Desirable

• Site experience
• HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH)
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (e.g. WorkPacks, O3)
• Experience with Completion Management Systems (e.g. CoConsole, GoCompletions)
• Experience with planning construction logistics and execution, including heavy lift, plot layout, temporary facilities, and site workforce & plant movement
• Ability to lead construction constructability and HAZCON risk assessment

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Professional Services

Legal and EEO Statement

Wood is 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 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.