Creative jobs in United Arab Emirates

Wood is recruiting for a Senior I&C Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office‑based role with occasional business trips.

• Develop working drawings that meet company and industry standards and codes, derived from equipment specifications and detailed drawings.
• Create plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material for engineering deliverables.
• Work on assignments involving a variety of design procedures and techniques.
• Record observations, perform calculations and prepare reports on assignments.
• Perform layouts, design and checking work from basic supplied data.
• Design and produce detailed drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and fundamental engineering principles.
• Establish project drafting standards and monitor their conformance.
• Identify cost‑effective solutions to design problems.
• Assist in the preparation of bid evaluations.
• Design and construct models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compile and evaluate data, make recommendations and prepare reports.
• Prepare estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour required for activities related to testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction.
• Generate bills of materials from finished designs.
• At more experienced levels, act as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment and processes.
• Ensure quality and technical accuracy in the preparation of drawings and material quantities, including reviewing others’ work at more senior levels.
• Plan assigned work effectively and liaise with the project team and line manager to control man‑hours and achieve targets.
• Carry out site visits/surveys and provide inputs to site visit reports.

• Contribute to engineering excellence by linking engineering design theory with practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans.
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches or general design information according to established standards.
• Create designs and sketch detailed plans for commercial, industrial, and civil sector structures and plant/ manufactured products and systems.
• Plan and execute technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Prepare mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams or blueprints using CAD/CADD software.

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in a similar position.
• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region (preferred).
• Pre‑FEED and FEED experience required.
• Detailed Engineering experience preferred.
• Enjoys practical application of complex theoretical principles.
• Self‑motivated completes tasks to enhance team performance.
• Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects/skills.
• Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving, logical, and methodical.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

• Interfaces regularly with discipline engineers, project engineers, and project management.

• Unlikely to be required to interface with external parties.

• Works under the general supervision of a senior engineer/design supervisor.
• Has some autonomy to exercise judgment in application.
• Work is checked and verified by more senior personnel.

• Meaningful projects with high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Global connections with experts worldwide.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Employee share plan with company match.
• Long service award recognising commitment and loyalty.

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 (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.

Role Level: Mid‑Level | Work Type: Full‑Time | Country: United Arab Emirates | City: Sharjah | Company Website: http://www.woodplc.com | Job Function: Design & Creative Arts | Sector: Professional Services