Senior Civil/Structural Designer

-; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Sharjah seeks a Senior Civil/Structural Designer with at least 10 years of experience, particularly in the oil and gas sector. You will be responsible for designing and detailing civil and structural works, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with project teams. The role offers meaningful projects, competitive salary, and a commitment to professional development and diversity. Apply now to join a remarkable team dedicated to addressing critical challenges in energy and materials.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post graduate experience.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the specific designation.

Responsibilities

• Specialist Designer in Civil & Structural works for Oil and Gas projects.
• Ensure compliance with American codes and Standards.
• Maintain communication with the team and client.

Skills

Modelling experience in SP3D

Hands-on experience in Concrete and Structural steel

Underground drainage knowledge

Experience in EPC and FEED projects

Knowledge of American codes and Standards

Education

Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SP3D

Navisworks

PDS

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Civil/Structural Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

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

Responsibilities

• Specialist Designer in Design & Detailing of Civil & Structural works of Oil and Gas projects
• Must have hands‑on experience in Concrete, Structural steel, Underground drainage & Layout drawing preparation for EPC and FEED projects
• Modelling experience in SP3D and experience in Navisworks / SPR / E3D / PDS / PDMS platform is must
• Knowledge in specification and design basis
• Ensure that works comply with the American codes and Standards
• Experience on preparation of MTO through XL spreadsheet will be a plus point
• Be responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
• Carry out work in accordance with Wood and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
• Maintain the required technical quality of work
• Identify scope and schedule changes in accordance with the Change Control Process
• Maintain planning on all work scopes
• Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required
• Ensure, as far as practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed schedule
• Keep up to date with technical developments
• Review, prepare, check work output of discipline assigned personnel
• Prepare estimates and assist in their review
• Maintain good communication with the team and client
• Maintain discipline filing system
• Encourage and provide lateral learning within the project

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 Diploma Engineering in civil / structural or ITI
• Minimum 10 years post graduate experience
• Minimum 6 years' experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum 4 years' experience in the designation
• Modelling experience in SP3D is a must

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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.