Senior Structural Designer
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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Designer with a proven track record in creating detailed designs and planning for structures, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance with project specifications for a high-profile client.
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
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 remuneration 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
The key objective for this role is
To develop, coordinate, and deliver accurate structural design and detailing solutions for engineering and construction projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations. The role supports engineers by producing detailed structural drawings, 3D models, and design documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate efficient project execution.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Preparation of structural engineering drawings using software such as AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Ensure all drawings comply to relevant industry codes, standards, and Company specifications.
- Coordinate with other disciplines for interface requirements and review of IDC drawings from other disciplines.
- Support the engineering team in developing associated interface drawings.
- Preparation of material take-offs (MTOs) from the design drawings.
- Potentially visit project sites to conduct surveys.
- Perform self-checks and reviews of drawings for accuracy, completeness, and clarity prior to formal submission.
- Manage and update drawing files, documentation, and project data within the company's document management system.
Skills And Qualifications
- 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:
- Minimum 10 (ten) years of relevant experience in oil and gas structural design and drafting.
- Well conversant with engineering drawings.
- Strong knowledge in Structural design and drafting in all types of Structural design activities including but not limited to the following: - Internal and External Slot Additions - Deck Extensions - Access Platforms - Risers, J-Tubes & Clamps - Pipe Support Systems - Lifting Arrangements - Jacket and Topsides - Constructability Awareness in Structural Design
- Diploma in Civil or Structural
- 10 years’ experience in Oil and Gas structural design and drafting
- Hands on experience in AutoCAD & AutoCAD 3D
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to overcome complex design challenges.
- Good English communication skills.
- Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D is typically mandatory.
- Experience with Navis Works
- Excellent in using MS Office Applications
Company
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.
About Wood
Global engineering, consulting, and project delivery for energy and materials.
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