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Senior Project Engineer

Wood

Office

Laverton, Victoria, Australia

Full Time

Description for Internal Candidates 

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is currently seeking expressions of interest for a driven and ambitious Senior Project Engineer to manage the delivery of a major capital works program in Laverton, Victoria.

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The Role 

The ideal candidate would be part of a project delivery team supporting the Senior Project Manager.

What we can offer 

  • Meaningful and interesting projects 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
  • Competitive remuneration package 
  • Flexible benefits 
  • Commitment to continued professional development 
  • Global connections 

The key objectives for this role are: 

  • Project manage or provide project engineering support to deliver EPC/EPCM projects from project scoping and initiation, front end design, through detailed design, procurement, construction, hand over and close-out
  • Manage project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and risk management
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards
  • Foster a culture of safe delivery, continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration

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. 

  • Minimum 8 years direct experience managing projects on major hazards facilities (MHF)
  • A safety leader with demonstrable experience of embedding safety considerations into all phases of a project
  • Proven experience in managing capital project portfolios in the chemicals / agricultural sectors.
  • Demonstrated project delivery skills necessary to initiate and lead project packages, develop design / implementation schedules, execution methodologies and provide on-going status reports to the senior management team and the client
  • Hands-on and performance driven Project Manager with demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a live operational environment.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, both written and oral
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
  • PMP or equivalent certification highly regarded.
  • Must be available to work onsite in Laverton, Victoria

If you’re an energetic, highly driven and hands-on Project Engineer ready for your next challenge with a great company then we are keen to hear from you today. 

Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role. 

Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!

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
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.

Senior Project Engineer

Office

Laverton, Victoria, Australia

Full Time

August 13, 2025

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