JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the team to oversee offshore and subsea projects within our Technical Consulting Division. This role will be based in our Staines office with some hybrid working available.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Role

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of subsea and pipeline projects within our organization. This role involves leading a team of subsea and pipeline engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful execution of our projects from conception to completion. The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in driving the quality and consistency of the engineering on our projects.

The role offers a senior position in a highly visible and motivated team, with the opportunity to be part of a group with ambitious plans for further growth.

Our Clients and Projects

It's a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Within Technical Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world-wide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• 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.
• 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.
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

Typical Responsibilities

Driving technical assurance

• Ensures project is delivered in accordance with Wood technical standards and client technical requirements
• Continuous promotion of corporate / client-specific procedures
• Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery
• Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team
• Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned
• Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities
• Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering team
• Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract

Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities

• Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned projects
• Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the project
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findings
• Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the project team
• Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of work
• Reviews technical concepts of major projects
• Participates in solving difficult technical problems
• Resolves conflicts that are complex and manage divergent audience
• Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties
• Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as required
• Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying ad pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills / Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that's understandable. However, we'd still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges....do apply.

Expected:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Civil, or Subsea Engineering)
• Extensive experience in subsea and/or pipeline engineering with a proven track record of engineering management
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of subsea technologies, industry standards, and regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and project management methodologies

Desirable:

• Chartered engineer status preferred

Experience:

• Considerable experience in subsea and/or pipeline engineering and engineering management

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.