Lead Civil/Structural Engineer

Wood is recruiting for a lead civil/structural engineer to join our UAE business unit.

This is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE with business trips.

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

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lead civil/structural engineer to join our UAE business unit. This role is a full-time residential position based in Sharjah, UAE.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq

Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organisation 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

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

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

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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job objective

Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

Definition and approval of technical scopes

Executing assigned scopes of work

Providing technical expertise to the business

Contributing to business growth

May manage and supervise teams and/or act as a technical specialist

Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques

Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment

Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction

May serve as the lead engineer or the project technical authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise

Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems

In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects

Provides technical reviews for complex projects within the area of expertise

In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk

Key accountabilities & responsibilities

Definition and approval of technical scopes

Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design

Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects

Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines

Executing assigned scopes of work

Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks

Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results

Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements

Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions

Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy

Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project

Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow

Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem

Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions

Participate in incident investigations as required

Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications

Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement

Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities

Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews

Providing technical expertise

Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas

Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning

Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions

Perform the role of technical authority when appointed to do so

Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods

Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning

Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimise technical and financial success

Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals

Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs

Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations

Undertakes technical bid evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors

Contributing to business growth

Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood

Contributes to engineering bids and proposals

Manage and supervise others

May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks

Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff

Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met

Provides technical direction to project team members

Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports

Monitor compliance with competence standards

Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans

Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people

Manages performance of direct reports

Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team

Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively

In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk

Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering

Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements

Working relationships

Internal:

Establishes effective working relations with colleagues, associates, direct reports, project team members

Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole

Interfaces with multiple disciplines including project engineers and proposal groups

Confers with engineers, managers, and others to discuss project, prepare documents and modify schedules

Facilitates effective communication between various disciplines

External:

Establishes effective working relations with clients and officials

Builds relationships with customers to discuss requirements, understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals

Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations

Level of influence & decision-making authority

Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function

Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency

Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals

Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications

May supervise a group of engineers, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others

Teaches/coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff. Pursues progression of the corporate knowledge base

Gives input for recruitment, discipline and performance issues

Regularly provides functional supervision, i.e. assists, trains, reviews work

Errors may have significant impact on profitability and customer relations

Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team

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.S. or equivalent degree in the engineering discipline from an accredited university

Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in a similar position

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Specific experience in oil and gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred

Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required

Detailed engineering experience is preferred

Role-specific skills and knowledge:

Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards

Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation

Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals

Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required

Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff

Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule

Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements

Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions

Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures

Agile, with ability to adapt and troubleshoot solutions

Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty

Possess a good knowledge of the various business units, functions, sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders

Has an in-depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement and recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk

Personal attributes:

Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions

Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form

Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients

Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development of self and others

High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative

Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable

Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects

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.

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.