Overview / Responsibilities Wood is looking for a Lead Civil / Structural Engineer to strengthen our team in Dubai o
- T echnical Assurance (engineering quality assurance and control)
- Resource management
- Standardization and replication across the Contract
- To manage the Civil / Structural engineering and design team
- To have single-point responsibility for all civil/structural engineering deliverables and ensure that they conform to all applicable engineering codes and standards as well as the Client's policies and procedures
- To ensure that the overall project is delivered to meet the asset operational needs
- To provide direction and guidance on all technical queries relating to civil / structural engineering
- To participate in all project safety and design reviews as necessary
- To ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
- To liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
- To promote safe behaviour at all times
- To provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
- To co-ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre-commissioning, and start-up
- To provide technical support to site as required
- To assist in the coordination of all activities related to Civil / Structural engineering and design
- To identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required
- To attend weekly progress meetings and generate status reports for the Engineering / Project Manager
Skills / Qualifications - Degree in Civl / Structural Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
- Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred
- Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in the oil and gas industry
- Minimum of 6 years proven capability in an engineering design company
- At least 12 months experience of site-based project work involving field engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, or maintenance
- Relevant experience in Oil and Gas Operator organizations
- Prior experience as Technical Authority
- Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of civil / structural engineering design and analysis, especially for prefabricated packaged plant modules.
- Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards.
- Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for process engineering design and selection
- Experience of the application of 3D computer aided modelling to design process
- Sound supervisory and organisational skills
- Clear communicator with good interpersonal skills
- An active listener with the ability to focus on customer requirements
- Fluent in both spoken and written English language
- Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 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.
