Senior Planning Engineer - Life Sciences
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - Wood in Bardi
Senior Planning Engineer – Life Sciences Division (Milan)
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.
The Role
As part of the Life Sciences Project Control Department, the Senior Planning Engineer will provide a complete planning service to the project management team, leveraging expertise in managing large, complex projects with a global reach.
International mobility and availability for assignments is essential.
Clients and Projects
In the 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.
Our clients lead the way using cutting?edge technology.
As an engineering and project management partner, we are responsible for ensuring we exceed their expectations and realise world?leading production and research facilities.
What We Can Offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders across chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, actively supporting diversity across the business
Compensation – details provided at the end of the job advert
Benefits package: free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check?up, free company parking, extra?working accident insurance
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections; join experts around the world shaping industry standards
Responsibilities
Development of detailed schedules in conjunction with the project team
Development of progress measurement systems and reporting of progress and productivity
Co?ordination of schedule interfaces between clients' and EPC contractors' activities
Provide regular forecasting of project schedule, including key milestones
Lead regular schedule review meetings with the project team, clients and subcontractors
Production of weekly and monthly progress reports to the project management team
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering
Proven experience in the role
Pro?active approach to solving problems and getting the job done
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self?motivated, energetic and tenacious
Willing to share information and develop junior staff
Fluent in English and Italian
Availability to be relocated abroad is essential
Desirable
Previous experience in the Life Sciences industry
Compensation
Gross Annual Salary: €50,000, paid in 14 instalments
The compensation package will include applicable collective agreement elements and company benefits
Variable pay and additional benefits will be detailed during the selection process
Equal Opportunities
This job opportunity is open to all individuals, in compliance with the principle of equal opportunities and non?discrimination, in accordance with applicable regulations
Compliance Statement
All compensation decisions comply with the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value pursuant to EU Directive ******** and applicable Italian legislation – D.L. *******
Are aligned with the relevant collective agreement applicable
Follow company Code of Conduct and DE&I; principles
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