Senior Planning Engineer - Life Sciences

Senior Planning Engineer – Life Sciences (Milan)

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Planning Engineer in our Life Sciences division based in Milan (Corsico office). The role offers hybrid working, with the option to work from home up to two days per week. International mobility and availability for assignment are essential.

Role Overview

As part of the Life Sciences Project Control Department, you will provide full planning support to the project management team. The position involves managing large, complex projects with a global reach across Europe and internationally, delivering detailed schedules, progress measurement, interface coordination, and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Development of detailed schedules in conjunction with the project team
• Development of progress measurement systems and reporting of progress and productivity
• Coordination of schedule interfaces between clients' and EPC contractors' activities
• Regular forecasting of the 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 a similar planning role
• Pro‑active problem solving and project execution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated, energetic and tenacious
• Willingness to share information and develop junior staff
• Fluent in English and Italian
• Availability for relocation abroad

Desirable

• Previous experience in the Life Sciences industry

What We Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; an active organisational focus on diversity
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure market‑aligned rewards
• Flexible benefits package: free shuttle bus from the metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check‑up, free company parking, extra‑working accident insurance
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections: join experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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 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.