Principal Project Engineer

Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Project Engineer with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Fulltime)

The Role

• Lead and coordinate life sciences projects (API / Biotech and Formulations) from initiation to closeout, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.
• Should have executed at least a Conceptual / Basic Design / Detailed Engineering project in Life Sciences industry.
• Implement best practices in project delivery for the success of assigned project.
• Monitor progress of work for Life science projects versus the schedule and coordinate between multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with clients to identify project goals, objectives, and key performance indicators to ensure on time delivery.
• Apply engineering principles to analyse and optimize processes within the life science industry to guide project activities and provide valuable insights to clients.
• Assist clients in navigating regulatory requirements and implementing best practices.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands and timelines.
• Implement quality assurance processes as defined in project quality plans and overall organisational requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including progress reports to client to maintain high standards of excellence.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• 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
• Competitive renumeration package with regular 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), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a 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
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities
The key objectives for this role are:

• Develop project / engineering execution plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Deputise Project Engineering Manager / Project Manager as point of contact for internal / external clients, including understanding their requirements and meeting their expectations.
• Should be conversant with Life sciences project set-up, planning, schedule management, project monitoring / control activities and closeouts.
• Has a thorough understanding of project interfaces and discipline interdependencies for performing engineering and design activities on an assigned project.
• Implement risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

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

• Graduate in Chemical / Mechanical Engineering with relevant life sciences projects experience. Minimum of years' experience in life sciences design consultancy / industry
• Experience in API / Formulation / Bio- Tech projects is preferrable.
• Proven experience in project management within the life sciences or consultancy industry.
• Strong understanding of life sciences concepts and applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to demonstrate to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in project management tools and techniques.

PMP Certification is Desirable

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.