Lead Installation Engineer

Lead Installation Engineer

Staines-Upon-Thames, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Installation Engineer to join the team focusing on subsea projects within our Technical Consulting Division. 

 

This role will be based in our Staines office with hybrid working available; however, we recognise the value of remote working so are open to applications throughout the UK. 

 

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

 

The Role 

  

The Lead Installation Engineer will focus on installation methodology and analysis for subsea pipelines and other subsea facilities, such as manifolds, protection structures, risers, cables and umbilicals; the analysis will be performed as part of the delivery of our projects across the globe for oil and gas, hydrogen and carbon capture service.  

  

The ideal candidate will have a sound technical understanding of standard industry installation analysis programs (OrcaFlex, etc) and modelling the installation of subsea pipelines and other facilities as described above. The ability to write coherent reports and communicate effectively with clients and project management is an essential part of this role.  

 

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 and offshore 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 
 

High-profile position in a highly visible and motivated team, with the exciting opportunity to be part of a significant growth group with ambitious plans 
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  Provide specialist technical support to projects including but not limited to:  Developing methodology, acceptance criteria, boundary conditions for offshore installation engineering design   Performing static and dynamic installation analysis of subsea pipelines and other subsea facilities, such as manifolds, protection structures, risers, cables and umbilicals Review and/or verification of offshore contractor installation engineering deliverables Provide installation input to other project deliverables including field layouts, method statements, etc Provide pro-active technical leadership in all aspects of installation engineering.  

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.Engineering degree qualified  Previous experience in in a similar lead level role Requires previous experience of in-place and static/dynamic installation engineering of subsea pipelines and subsea facilities.  Experience in offshore and subsea construction operations including Risk Assessment and Management Familiarity with marine operations, vessel motions, offshore lifting operations, marine warranty/certifying authority requirementsKnowledge of hydrogen transport and carbon capture pipeline systems Proven track record in FEED, detailed design and construction engineering Able to develop pipeline and subsea facilities installation analysis and procedures Familiar with the relevant international standards and Codes of Practice and competent in the design, specification and selection of pipeline and subsea systems to meet the requirements therein Experienced in the use of specialist software and Finite Element Analysis software (ORCAFLEX, FLEXCOM,ABAQUS,ANSYS) Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint is required Sound appreciation of all aspects of offshore energy sector developments

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.