Lead Structural Engineer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for ADNOC Offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. The role centers on delivering specialist structural expertise within a PMC framework, ensuring EPC designs meet project specs and codes while aligning with HSE requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in offshore structural engineering, with strong ADNOC or Middle East offshore project experience, and proficiency in SACS, STAAD, ANSYS or SESAM. UAE-based rotation possibilities exist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with Master’s preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status is an advantage.
• 15+ years’ experience in structural engineering, with offshore oil & gas focus.
• Proven PMC/consultant oversight for EPC contractor projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards and HSE practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve structural design deliverables from EPC contractors.
• Assess offshore jackets, topsides, bridges, modules and decks.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.
• Perform independent checks on critical structural calculations.
• Provide input on constructability, operability and maintainability.

Skills

Senior structural engineer

PMC/Consultant oversight

ADNOC Offshore experience

Offshore installation methods

Structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

SACS

STAAD

ANSYS

SESAM

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for PMC Offshore Lead Structural Engineer role to support our ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office with a possibility to move to offshore rotation in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

The Role

To provide specialist -level structural engineering expertise for ADNOC Offshore projects under a PMC scope, ensuring that EPC contractors’ designs comply with project specifications, international codes, ADNOC standards, and HSE requirements throughout the project lifecycle

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 decarbonization 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 organization 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’ services 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

Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical

• Review and approve structural design deliverables from EPC contractors including: Design basis, calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Offshore jackets, topsides, bridges, modules, decks, helidecks
• Onshore/offshore steel structures, pipe racks, foundations
• Ensure compliance with: ADNOC Engineering Standards
• International codes (API, AISC, BS, Eurocode, ISO, DNV)
• Perform independent checks on critical structural calculations when required.
• Review structural analyses (in-place, transportation, lifting, fatigue, seismic, blast, and accidental loads).
• Provide technical input for constructability, operability, and maintainability.

PMC / Interface Management

• Act as PMC focal point for all structural engineering matters.
• Interface with: Client (ADNOC Offshore) EPC contractors Other disciplines (process, piping, naval, geotechnical, construction)
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability and design review workshops.

Project Support

• Support project phases: FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Installation & Commissioning
• Review and comment on: Vendor documents Fabrication and installation methodologies Lifting plans and transportation analyses
• Support site activities during fabrication and offshore installation as required.

Quality, HSE & Compliance

• Ensure all structural designs meet HSE, quality, and ADNOC offshore safety requirements.
• Participate in audits, technical queries (TQs), and management of change (MOC).
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng / PE) is an advantage.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Minimum 8–10 years in offshore oil & gas projects.
• Proven PMC / Consultant experience with EPC contractor oversight.
• Strong experience with ADNOC Offshore or Middle East offshore projects is highly preferred.
• Offshore structural design & review Jackets, topsides, offshore modules
• Structural analysis software (e.g. SACS, STAAD, ANSYS, SESAM)
• Knowledge of offshore installation methods
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards and offshore HSE practices

About Us

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.