Senior Planning Engineer - Life Sciences

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Planning Engineer to join our Life Sciences division based in Milan, working on Pharmaceutical and Bio Tech projects across Europe and internationally. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.#LI-HybridThe Role Being part of the Life Sciences Project Control Department, the Senior Planning Engineer will provide a complete planning service to the project management team, that has proven expertise in managing large, complex projects with a global reach.International mobility and availability to be assigned is essential in the context of our business.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.In our Life Sciences division we engineer solutions for a healthier world by partnering with global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and research organisations providing expertise across the full asset life cycle. We are committed to providing the best possible project delivery to our clients across the Life Sciences sector, ensuring that they have well engineered plants capable of performing world leading production and research for the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.Our clients lead the way using cutting edge technology, as an engineering and project management partner, it is our responsibility to ensure we can exceed their expectations and make the impossible possible.What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectorsFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevantCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompensation – details provided at the end of the job advertBenefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insuranceCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 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. 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.Expected:Master Degree in EngineeringProven experience in the roleA pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job doneExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-motivated, energetic and tenaciousWilling to share information and develop junior staffFluent in English and Italian Availability to be relocated abroad is essentialDesirable:Previous experience in the Life Sciences industryCompensation and compliance:Contract & ClassificationContract type: PermanentCollective Agreement (CCNL): Industria Metalmeccanica (CNEL C011)Job Classification level: Impiegato, consistent with role requirements and applicable CCNLCompensationGross Annual Salary: the initial gross annual salary will be 50,000, paid in 14 instalmentsThe compensation package will include applicable CCNL elements and company benefitsVariable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection processEqual OpportunitiesThis job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulationsTransparency & Offer DeterminationAt the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a job level and/or gross annual salary different from what is indicated in this job posting, consistently with the candidate’s professional experience and technical and soft skills.Any deviation from the information provided in the job posting will be justified by objective and verifiable elements that emerged during the selection process, including:Professional experience significantly higher/lower than the target profile;Additional specialized skills relevant to the role;Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final job configuration;Alignment with the internal grading system and consistency with comparable roles;Outcomes of technical evaluations and/or assessments used in the selection processCompliance StatementAll compensation decisions:Comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive 2023/970 and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. 96/2026Are aligned with the relevant CCNL applicableFollow company Code of Conduct and DE&I principlesThe key objectives for this role are:Development of detailed schedules in conjunction with the project teamDevelopment of progress measurement systems and reporting of progress and productivityCo-ordination of schedule interfaces between clients' and epc contractors' activitiesProvide regular forecasting of project schedule including key milestonesLead regular schedule review meetings with the project team, clients and subcontractorsProduction of weekly and monthly progress reports to the project management teamFull timePosting Date: 2026-06-19