Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer to join its team in Abu Dhabi.


Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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

The Role

The successful candidate will Lead a team of Onshore Civil & Structural Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil and Gas Projects. The candidate should be flexible in assignments, and eager to learn. Willing to have the patience to face work pressure & changes.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.


We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.


Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects:

Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive renumeration package

: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Medical Insurance:

Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance:

The company provides Life Assurance cover

End of Service Gratuity

: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

The Employee Share Plan:

Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long Service Award:

Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' service of our employees at 5 year service milestones

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

Develop Civil & Structural design from the Conceptual Stage through the Detailed Design Stage providing sustainable and efficient solutions. Coordination with other disciplines, project & sites for Civil inputs, schedules and related issues Monitoring and meeting the project schedules on submissions of Civil deliverables. Prepare Design Basis, technical specifications/philosophies, work scope/tender documents/narratives Preparing / Checking Calculations, General Arrangement, Detail Drawings, 3D Models and MTO Attending inter-discipline meetings, internal model reviews & model reviews with client Review of vendor drawings/other discipline drawings for adequacy of Civil design input requirements Evaluate supplier/subcontractor bids for compliance to internal & client specifications and scopes of work. Provide technical evaluation of supplier bids and present to project management. Lead, motivate, coach and manage a team independently. Should actively participate in various project workshops/reviews such as HAZID/Layout Reviews, 3D Model Reviews/Constructability reviews. Ensure engineering competence, interpersonal / team building skills & leadership skills. Ensuring all deliverables comply with quality as per Wood /Client specifications & standards. Ensure that the budget, the timing and the quality of the engineering works is executed as required. Implement staffing development plans and assign staff to specific projects or proposals.

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:

B.E /B.Tech Civil Engineering as a minimum. Candidates with Masters in Structural Engineering are preferred Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects Design from Conceptual stage to Detailed Design Stage atlest 5 years in a similar role. Must have sound working experience in using British and American standards for civil & structural works. Experience in onshore gas large projects is mandatory. Hands on experience in industry software, such as STAAD Pro Connect Edition, Mat 3D, Foundation 3D, PROKON, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc. Able to communicate in English both in verbally and writing with other disciplines & multinational work forces in effective manner Experience in design of Plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, etc Experience in designing different types of concrete and steel structures like, + Structures like Pipe racks/ Pipe bridges, Sleepers
+ Process structures/Equipment support structures
+ Equipment foundations such as Heat Exchangers, Vertical & Horizontal Vessels/Drum, Columns/ Towers, Very large Tanks, Spheres etc
+ Dynamic load structures of Compressor & Pumps
+ Equipment Shelters, Plant Buildings like Control Room, Substation buildings, Admin blocks, Site Camps,
+ Blast resistance design of Buildings and Structures


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.