Senior Construction Engineer EOI in Beccles

Wood is recruiting for an experienced and driven Senior Construction Engineer to join our growing team. This is a key role supporting the successful delivery of major industrial, process, energy, and infrastructure projects from early opportunity development through to site execution. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the proposals, estimates and bids, development of construction execution strategies, path of construction and methodologies, and support the execution of construction activities during project delivery. The role requires a practical construction professional who can seamlessly transition between office-based planning and site-based construction leadership.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors.
• 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 with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary 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), 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.

Responsibilities:

• Tender and Bid Support: Lead the development of construction execution strategies for proposals, tender submissions. Prepare construction methodologies, execution plans, schedules, logistics plans, and resource estimates. Support proposal teams with technical input during bid preparation and client presentations. Identify construction risks and opportunities and contribute to risk mitigation strategies. Review engineering deliverables to ensure construction considerations are incorporated at an early stage. Support supply chain management in technical and commercial bid evaluation for contractors and service providers submission.
• Project Delivery: Develop and manage construction deliverables, construction workpacks, execution plans, and site delivery strategies. Coordinate construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Interface with engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and project management teams. Monitor construction progress and provide regular reporting on performance, risks, and mitigation actions. Support constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Site Execution: Act as a construction lead during project execution phases. Manage and supervise construction works on site, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements. Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary site teams. Resolve technical and construction issues to maintain project schedules. Participate in commissioning, start-up, and project handover activities where required. Ensure all site activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures and client requirements.

Qualifications:

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.

• Essential: Degree or HNC/HND in Civil, Mechanical, Construction, or a relevant Engineering discipline. Significant experience in construction engineering within the energy, process, industrial, power, oil & gas, petrochemical, or related sectors. Proven experience supporting and developing tender and bid submissions. Strong understanding of construction planning, methodologies, and site execution practices. Experience managing construction activities on live project sites. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Desirable: SMSTS, SSSTS, or equivalent construction safety qualification. Experience working within EPC/EPCM project environments.

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive and solutions-focused Construction professional.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in both office and site-based environments.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites as required.

About Us: 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 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.