Project Engineer

Wood; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Worthing is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the delivery of engineering capital projects. This entry-level role offers flexible working arrangements, as you collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, ensuring successful delivery from concept to completion. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate leadership capabilities. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private medical cover

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience leading multi-disciplined teams.
• Ability to maintain safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage interfaces between engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with client and external teams.
• Prepare reports and manage project issues.

Skills

Leadership of multi-discipline teams

Application of health and safety standards

Problem solving

Change management

Understanding of GxP and ALCOA

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Project Engineer – Wood

We are recruiting a Project Engineer to support the delivery of engineering capital projects based at our client site in Worthing, England. The role can be permanent or contract.

Job Description

This site‑based position works at the client's operating facility. Our Project Engineers work closely with the client to deliver capital projects from concept through to completion, collaborating with both Wood and client engineers, external designers, equipment vendors, and skilled contractors.

The role requires flexibility in day‑to‑day activities.

What We Can Offer

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Flexible benefits package – 33 days annual leave (incl. public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, and 4‑x base salary life insurance.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Global connections with experts worldwide.

Responsibilities

Our Project Engineer works closely with a multi‑disciplined engineering team consisting of both Wood and client engineers, external designers, equipment vendors, and skilled contractors.

The role involves flexible day‑to‑day activities and managing interfaces between engineering disciplines to ensure successful delivery of assigned work packages.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Application of Wood and client health and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain safe working practices and mitigate safety issues through design.
• Experience leading multi‑discipline teams and meeting quality and environmental management system requirements.
• Capability to manage scope and interfaces between disciplines.
• Skill reviewing vendor documents and identifying problem areas.
• Experience managing change and plant changes safely.
• Understanding of GxP and ALCOA.
• Monitoring and reviewing engineering progress with Project Services and Engineering disciplines.
• Act as focal point for assigned projects, managing issues requiring expediting or resolution.
• Organising, attending, and preparing reports.

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. www.woodplc.com

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes 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 applicable laws.