Construction Engineer jobs in Italy

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Construction Engineer - Civil Structural with a proven track record in field engineering and designing for a high-profile client.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

• 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 remuneration 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’ service 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

The key objectives for this role are:

• Civil Structural design and field Engineering
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations in civil structural design and field engineering
• Conducting risk assessments and system evaluations to maintain integrity and reliability
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including construction and maintenance, for seamless project execution
• Implementing innovative solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs

• Develop Civil & Structural design and Field Engineering
• Involve in the Design and Development of the following for Greenfield and/or Brownfield large Oil and Gas Projects
• Establish Design Basis, technical specifications/philosophies, work scope/tender documents/narratives
• Review design of Plant layouts, roads, drainage systems, etc
• Checking Calculations, General Arrangement, Detail Drawings, 3D Models and MTO
• Review and interpretation of Topographical and Geotechnical reports
• Review and Design of UG services design, Architectural Design, Modularization Design, and Prefabricated buildings
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., BS, AISC, ACI, ASCE, Client Specifications).
• Evaluate supplier/subcontractor technical bids for compliance to internal & client specifications and scopes of work.
• Review of vendor drawings/other discipline drawings for adequacy of Civil design input requirements
• Optimize design solutions to meet budget constraints without compromising quality and safety
• Prepare & Review Civil materials technical reports, Method statements, and Vendor Technical Clarifications and prepare Technical Bid Evaluation reports
• Identify technical issues, define alternative solutions, establish pros and cons for multiple solutions, and make recommendations through official project documents such as technical queries and technical deviations
• Allocate tasks, provide guidance, and issue clear directions to ensure effective and efficient project execution
• Develop project schedules, ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, and monitor project schedules on submissions of civil deliverables
• Coordinate with project/Engineering managers, procurement, construction, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions
• Ensure all deliverables\' accuracy, completeness and that they comply with quality standards/specifications
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and analytical skills

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:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil and Gas EPC projects
• Hands-on experience in industry software, such as STAAD Pro Connect Edition, Mat 3D, Foundation 3D, PROKON, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navis Works), MS Office Suite, etc.
• Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, multi-tasking and flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment
• Able to communicate in English both in verbally and writing with other disciplines & multinational work forces in effective manner
• Knowledge of engineering work planning and control methods
• Knowledge of inter-discipline coordination
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved

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

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.

• Job Identification 26694
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 02/07/2026, 02:23 PM
• Apply Before 05/08/2026, 02:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates