Principal Flow Assurance Engineer

Wood; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services is seeking a Principal Flow Assurance Engineer in Reading. This role involves managing projects, developing technical expertise, and supporting the energy transition. The successful candidate will have significant flow assurance experience and strong leadership skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

33 days annual leave including public holidays

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in flow assurance or process disciplines in Oil and Gas.
• Proven experience in coaching junior engineers.
• Management of flow assurance projects and studies.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete Flow Assurance projects.
• Interface with key clients and specialists.
• Assist in business development activities.

Skills

Flow Assurance Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Technical Proficiency

Education

Master’s in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

OLGA

Pipesim

Multi Flash

Hysys

UniSim

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Principal Flow Assurance Engineer, Reading

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Flow Assurance Engineer to join its Production Optimisation team within the Digital Consulting business unit. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and is open to applicants from across the UK, ideally those who can easily commute to our Aberdeen, Reading or Staines office.

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The Role

This role is to manage key projects, develop technical proficiency within the company, assist in new opportunities and interfaces with key clients. You will have a solid technical background and be comfortable being a primary point of contact with senior clients and specialists.

You will primarily manage complete Flow Assurance projects and studies, supervising a team of engineers to deliver the required deliverables. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and management experience.

Our Clients & Projects

To support continued growth within the Production Optimisation team in the UK, we are searching for a driven, solution-orientated and creative Principal Flow Assurance Engineerwith technical knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and transport phenomena, and people leadership skills to play a leading role in both the traditional oil and gas and the energy transition markets.

As a Principal Engineer, you will manage large Flow Assurance projects ranging from conceptual to detailed engineering and operations support. You will have the opportunity to be involved in business development activities and work as part of a global team.

With Wood’s ambitious growth within energy transition related business, you will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to our global pool of knowledge experts in a range of topics, including traditional oil and gas, CO2 and H2 transport.

Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognisedindustry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions
• Flexible working arrangements;that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary;with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• 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

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.

• Previous experience in flow assurance or process disciplines in Oil and Gas.
• Recognised qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (Master’s in Chemical or Petroleum engineering preferred)
  (Alternatively extensive suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence)
• Considerable previous flow assurance and process experience in the Oil and Gas industry with an excellent technical background
• A proven track record in management of process and flow assurance projects and studies
• Proven experience in coaching the junior flow assurance and process engineers
• Extensive experience with major flow assurance software packages such as OLGA, Pipesim, Multi flash, Leda Flow
• Working knowledge / awareness of process engineering, and simulation using Hysys and/or Unisim
• Good knowledge of HAZOP, process safety and risk assessment
• Ability to independently establish effective working relations with client representatives. Candidate should be able to understand customer needs, advise on technical solutions and be able to build strong relations.
• Local market knowledge would be seen as an advantage