John Wood Group plc

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

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Architect- SME to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Hybrid.

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The Role

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Process Architect- SME to join our Life Sciences (Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals) team to develop life-changing and in many cases, life-saving solutions for our clients. This position will be responsible for collaborating with our Global Life Science teams in both Melbourne, Australia and Milan, Italy. While assisting in the development of the Life Sciences business in North America, this candidate will coordinate with our Process Engineering department to provide sound design solutions for our clients. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization 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 that can be adapted to suit your 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.

This position can be based out of either the Philadelphia, PA or Morrisville, NC office. Our Hybrid model has employees in the office 3 days a week with remote work 2 days a week.

Typical responsibilities

• Provides Process Architecture expertise to the Wood Life Science Line of Business
• Provides Process Architecture technical support to the Wood Architectural and Engineering teams
• Provides planning, programming, feasibility and concept design expertise to our clients
• Actively participates in industry forums and trade shows
• Supports the sales team with proposals and client presentations
• Cultivates and develops client relationships
• Coordinates with our Process Engineering department to provide sound design solutions for our clients
• Coordinates with our global Life Science offices
• Mentors the architectural design team
• Lead the architectural department staff and delegate work assignments.
• Leads, guides, and directs the architectural team through all phases of design: initial programming, planning, feasibility & concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Build and develop a robust architectural department staff
• Oversees development of architectural department standards
• Oversees quality control of architectural deliverables
• Coordinates and collaborates on architectural deliverables with Global Life Science offices
• May serve as the Architect of Record on key projects
• Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations.
• Stays up to date with industry trends and best practices

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

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.

Expected:

• Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program) or Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from an accredited NAAB university
• Architectural licensure and NCARB certification are required.
• More than 15 years of applicable experience in facility design and planning.
• Industry expert in Process Architecture with proven track record of success.
• Expert knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory requirements is required.
• Working knowledge of the following software packages (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Microsoft office & Sketchup)
• Flexibility to travel (~20%) is required.

Desirable:

• International experience is a plus.

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.