Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - PSC
Wood is hiring a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - PSC in Reading, United Kingdom. Level rates it ; you can apply on Wood.
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Design industrial steel and concrete structures for energy projects as a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer.
Wood in Reading have a requirement for a Principal Civil/Structural Engineer to work on projects based in our Green Park, Reading offices. The role is an initial 6–12-month contract operating on a hybrid basis.
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The role
The role focuses on structural engineering for industrial projects, including the design and assessment of steel and reinforced concrete structures. It involves developing safe and efficient solutions for buildings, equipment supports, and foundations while ensuring compliance with international industry standards and project requirements.
The position also requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to produce technical documentation, review engineering models, and support the delivery of detailed structural drawings. Experience with engineering analysis software and involvement in projects across the Middle East, particularly within large-scale energy and infrastructure sectors, would be highly valuable.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.
For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
- 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
- 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
The key objectives for this role are:
- Analysis and Design of steel and concrete structures to various International & Company codes and standards (e.g., European, American, British, Shell, Aramco)
- Analysis and Design of structure and equipment foundations to static and dynamic loading
- Analysis and Design using engineering software such as STAAD.Pro, Foundation 3D, Matt 3D
- Preparation of Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Material takes offs, Scopes of Work, Technical reports, Inter discipline design coordination and supervision
- Competent in preparing design calculations for steel and concrete structure, seismic design, and design to extreme wind loads, developing design sketches and pass relevant information to designers as required on assigned projects
- Liaise with Designers in the preparation of CAD drawings, typically using, Microstation, Smartplant 3D, AutoCAD, PDMS, PDS
- Liaise with other disciplines to accommodate their requirements and with Designers in the preparation of structural and foundation drawings and details
- Experience of Project Execution on the Middle-East region ideally on Aramco projects
Skills / 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:
- Engineering Degree in relevant subject
- Previous Aramco experience essential
- Chartered Engineer status preferable but not essential
- Experience and good understanding UK national and international codes and standards
- Experienced working at FEED / EPC stage of large Oil & Gas or Energy Transition projects
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