Senior Project Engineer

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Senior Project Engineer coordinating engineering disciplines and supervising project engineers in complex chemical projects. Based in Milan office with hybrid work options.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeMilan • 🇮🇹 ItalySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager or directly to Project Manager, you will be the technical coordinator of the project, interfacing with all engineering disciplines (process, piping, civil, technological, machinery & packages, electrical, instrumentation), and supervising the team of project engineers.
You will also relate with Client, attending technical weekly coordination meeting and official project review meetings.
Coordinate the engineering disciplines and control / forecast activities and deliverables against schedule
Coordinate and supervise Project Engineers, both in Milan and Global Execution Center (India), during the preparation of key project documents (P&Ids, line list, equipment list, Material Requisitions etc.)
Work in coordination with HSE, procurement, subcontracting, project control, construction and estimate department, depending on the type of project (FEED vs EPC)
Interface with Client for technical matters, attend technical project reviews, prepare the note of meeting and distribute / follow-up the open actions
Prepare the erection requisition for mechanical works
Can be assigned to construction site as Senior Field Project Engineer, to give technical assistance to construction team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level in mechanical, chemical or energy engineering
Proven experience in the role
Availability to be relocated abroad.
Self-motivation, a proactive outlook and good communication skills
Ability to technically deal with other disciplines and to coordinate medium / large engineering teams
Fluent in English and Italian
Availability to be relocated abroad is essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry 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; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Flexible benefits package; Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringchemical engineeringenergy engineeringP&IDsline listequipment listmaterial requisitionsproject controlconstruction managementtechnical coordination

Soft Skills

self-motivationproactive outlookcommunication skillsteam coordinationinterdisciplinary collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingclient relationsmeeting facilitationaction follow-up