Senior Construction Engineer

For one of our clients operating in the Oil & Gas EPC sector, we are looking to hire a  Construction Engineer  to be based in their head offices in Milan.

The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting construction activities from the  proposal phase through to site mobilization , ensuring proper coordination and definition of construction strategies in line with project requirements, contractual obligations, and company standards.

The role is fully integrated within the Construction & Commissioning Department and requires close interaction with Project Management, Proposal, Procurement, and Project Control teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Actively support the Proposal Department during the bidding phase, contributing to construction planning, manpower estimation, cost analysis, and technical evaluation of subcontractors.

Perform technical alignment of subcontractor proposals during both bidding and execution phases

Contribute to the definition and consolidation of construction strategy in line with scope, budget and contractual requirements

Review contractual documentation to ensure a fit-for-purpose construction execution approach

Provide inputs for project scheduling, ensuring alignment with contractual milestones

Support the definition of construction manhours by discipline and work class

Coordinate home office construction activities for one or more projects until site mobilization

Promote and verify implementation of the constructability plan

Prepare and review key construction documentation, including procedures, specifications, Work

Requisition s (WR), Site Mobilization Plans, and Vendor Assistance Plans.

Requirements:

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Construction roles within EPC projects, preferably in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector

Proven experience in home office construction activities, supporting projects from bidding phase through to site mobilization

Solid involvement in proposal / tendering phase, including construction planning, manpower estimation, cost analysis and technical bid evaluation

Strong understanding of constructability processes and construction execution strategies
Experience in construction manhours estimation and coordination with Project Control

Hands-on experience in technical evaluation and management of subcontractors

Ability to review contractual documentation and translate it into practical construction execution approaches

Previous site experience is considered a strong plus

You will be based in Milan, Italy (with availability for occasional travel if required).