Lead Civil/Structural Designer

Wood; Sharjah; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Civil/Structural Designer for a full-time position in Sharjah, UAE. The role involves developing detailed engineering drawings and managing project deliverables for major Brownfield oil and gas projects. Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Engineering and have over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and participation in meaningful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• At least 5 years in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Develop working drawings, from specifications to detailed designs.
• Create plans, layouts, calculations, and bills of materials.
• Prepare estimates for time, materials, and labor.

Skills

EPC contract execution

Brownfield project experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Wood is recruiting a Lead Civil/Structural Designer to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on developing working drawings within company and industry standards and codes for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Develops working drawings, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support completion of engineering deliverables, within company and industry standards and codes.
• Creates drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of materials.
• Performs layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied; designs and makes detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and the application of engineering principles.
• Establishes project drafting standards and monitors their conformance; identifies cost-effective solutions to design problems.
• Assists in the preparation of bid evaluations; generates bill of materials from finished designs.
• Designs and constructs models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compiles and evaluates data, makes recommendations, and prepares reports.
• Prepares estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour for activities related to testing, installation, manufacturing, design or construction; plans assigned work effectively and liaises with the project team and line manager to control man-hours and achieve targets.
• Carries out site visits/surveys and provides inputs to site visit reports; may act as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment or processes at more senior levels.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you don’t match every statement below but have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Required

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in a similar position.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Demonstrable ability to execute EPC and/or EPCM contracts for onshore Brownfield Oil & Gas projects for major Oil & Gas companies.
• Specific experience in executing lump-sum Oil & Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Enjoys applying complex theoretical principles to practical work; self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Willing to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects/skills; continuously develops knowledge and abilities.
• Good problem-solving, logical and methodical thinking; strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

What We Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; employee networks give all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts shaping industry standards.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance; Life Assurance cover.
• Employee Share Plan with company match.
• Long Service Award to recognise loyalty and years of service at milestones.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We operate in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. 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 without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.