Engineering Manager – Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

WOODplc; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid/Remote options

Professional development

Global industry network

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Wood in Chennai, India is seeking an Engineering Manager – Permitting & Regulatory Compliance to join our India Project Management group. This role covers securing regulatory permits and statutory approvals across project phases, ensuring safe startup and full legal compliance for our energy projects.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with clients and authorities, and help drive delivery in a dynamic, global energy environment.

Job description

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

Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager – Permitting & Regulatory Compliance to be based in our Chennai, India Office. This position will be for a permanent role supporting our major clients.

The Role

The Engineering Manager – Permitting & Regulatory Compliance is a core member within the Wood India Project Management group. This role has a remit across all project phases relating to securing applicable regulatory permits and statutory approvals applied by the Owner, which are essential to design, engineer, construct, store hazardous materials, and safely start up the plant in full compliance with the applicable with all legal and statutory requirements within the industry.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangementsthat 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
• Competitive renumeration packagewith regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy;join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field