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Wood is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join our growing commercial team within our Programme and Project Solutions (PPS) business in either our Leamington Spa or Birmingham offices. Established within Environment & Infrastructure (E&IS), As part of its service offering, PPS provides whole life cycle cost and commercial management across a wide range of markets and sectors.
We are looking for a quantity surveyor or senior cost consultant with a variety of sector experience to join PPS Commercial to support in its growth directly to external clients and internal projects across the wider business.
If you enjoy challenges in a fast-paced environment, engaging in a diverse range of industries, this could be the opportunity for you.
The Role
To perform the role of quantity surveyor / cost consultant with a focus on Southern UK. Primarily based in either Leamington Spa or Birmingham offices, working with the PPS commercial function, support internal business units and external clients in project whole life cycle commercial management. The role will be an integral part of PPS that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising external clients and internal project teams on commercial management and best practice
- Applying value management techniques at the outset of a project
- Estimating and cost planning activities
- Supporting the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
- Ensuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
- Negotiating and agreeing final accounts whether for a client or Wood
- Interfacing with client representatives and other consultants at all project stages
- Handling of contractual frameworks and standard forms of contract
- Managing the commercial control of contract packages looking to maximise value recovery, cost control and cash management
- Protecting Wood’s contractual position
- Promote commercial awareness of the delivery teams
- Managing your professional development both internally and with industry bodies such as RIC/CIOB
- Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Civil/Structural Designer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. There is no rotation associated with this position and as such, we are only considering applications from local Iraqi nationals preferably residing in Iraq, Basra.
- Preparation and checking of all types of civil and structural design deliverables such as General Arrangement Drawings, civil earthworks drawings, structural drawings, 3D Models, structural steel details, Material Take-Offs, etc
- Interdisciplinary check of all Civil / Structural / Piping / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation drawings
- Review of vendor drawings for Equipment / Package items
- Produce drawings in AutoCAD
- To assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline
- To promote safe behaviour at all times
- Maybe required to perform site surveys and data gathering exercises at various project locations
- To provide discipline specific design and drafting services that meet the Project’s, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
- To provide technical support to the site team during design, engineering and construction
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. There is no rotation associated with this position so we are only considering applications from local Iraqi nationals preferably residing in Iraq, Basra.
- To promote safe behaviour at all times
- Maybe required to perform site surveys and data gathering exercises at various project locations
- To provide discipline specific design and drafting services that meet the Project’s, and applicable statutory and regulatory, requirements
- To provide technical support to the site team during design, engineering and construction
- Preparation and checking of all types of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables such as Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Layout Drawings, Termination Diagrams, Schedules, Material Take-Offs etc
- Interdisciplinary check of all Civil / Structural / Piping / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation drawings
- Review of vendor drawings for Equipment / Package items
- Produce drawings in AutoCAD
- To assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Instrument (PACO) Designer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. There is no rotation associated with this position and as such, we are only considering applications from local Iraqi nationals preferably residing in Iraq, Basra.
- Preparation and checking of all types of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables such as Block Diagrams, Schematics, Layout Drawings, Termination Diagrams, Schedules, Loop Diagrams, Hook-up Arrangements, Material Take-Offs etc
- Interdisciplinary check of all Civil / Structural / Piping / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation drawings
- Review of vendor drawings for Equipment / Package items
- Produce drawings in AutoCAD
- To assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline
- To promote safe behaviour at all times
- Maybe required to perform site surveys and data gathering exercises at various project locations
- To provide discipline specific design and drafting services that meet the Project’s, and applicable statutory and regulatory, requirements
- To provide technical support to the site team during design, engineering and construction
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Piping Designer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. There is no rotation associated with this position so we are only considering applications from local Iraqi nationals preferably residing in Iraq, Basra.
- To promote safe behaviour at all times
- Maybe required to perform site surveys and data gathering exercises at various project locations
- To provide discipline specific design and drafting services that meet the Project’s, and applicable statutory and regulatory, requirements
- To provide technical support to the site team during design, engineering and construction
- Preparation and checking of all types of Piping or Layout design deliverables such as General Arrangement Drawings, Mechanical Package Drawings, 3D Models in PDS, Piping Arrangement Drawings, Piping Isometrics, Material Take-Offs, Electrical or Instrument Cable layouts etc
- Interdisciplinary check of all Civil / Structural / Piping / Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation drawings
- Review of vendor drawings for Equipment / Package items
- Produce 2D drawings in AutoCAD
- To assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Civil and Structural Supervisor - Package A with Construction experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Plants.
The Civil Supervisor will represent Wood on-site at Socar Refinery (Package A) to ensure the construction contractors’ activities comply with all aspects of Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) policy, site regulations, permit to work procedures and Client requirements.
The Civil Supervisor will have the following key duties:
- Ensure that all construction contractors’ supervision and manpower are instructed in and comply with all aspects of Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) policy, site regulations, permit to work procedures and instructions and Client requirements
- Ensure that construction contractors working within his discipline adhere strictly to the latest Approved for Construction (AFC) project drawings, Specifications, ITP’s, Procedures and Site Instructions
- Responsible for the HSES, and quality aspects of the work within assigned areas and for ensuring construction contractors complete their work in accordance with the project schedule
- Review and monitor the availability of drawings, specifications, job instructions, material deliveries and tools applicable to his / her particular discipline and area of work
- In conjunction with the contractors’ supervision, planning engineers, and the Construction Engineer, develop detailed work plans in accordance with the overall planning schedule
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Amec Foster Wheeler is recruiting a HSSE Lead - Offshore to join our growing team in Brunei. The project will run for at least five years, adopting our world - class systems and making use of our extensive global expertise.
Successful applicants will be responsible to ensure compliance with Amec Foster Wheeler and Client procedures. Provide positive leadership for the location on HSSE issues and promote the adoption of HSSE best practice. Promote an enthusiastic HSSE culture that delivers positive commitment to, and engages all employees in, continuous performance improvement. Lead and provide functional management of HSSE personnel under their control.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the HSSE management system and progress against the AMEC Foster Wheeler HSSE Performance Standards. Make recommendations for improvement where appropriate
- Contribute towards developing annual HSSE objectives for location. Monitor and report on the implementation and effectiveness
- Assist with the identification of HSSE training needs and monitor delivery and recording
- Monitor and report on the implementation of the approved HSSE objectives
- Produce HSSE performance reports as required
- Alert line and functional management promptly to significant accidents and incidents. Where appropriate, be involved in the investigation and ensure that the findings are reported and appropriately shared
- Review accident and incident reports. Identify any trends and ensure that there is appropriate response to prevent future occurrence
- Carry out audits / reviews as necessary to ensure compliance with processes / legislation
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Wood is currently recruiting automation and control engineers with proven system integration experience to support developing our nuclear automation capabilites in Woking and throughout the UK.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the full lifecycle implementation of automation projects including specification development, software and hardware realisation, testing and commissioning
- Working independently to support engineering deliverables
- Ability to manage a small project team (typically 5-10 engineers) to successful completion of work and within budgeted time and cost constraints
- Support the implementation of projects in line with company objectives including continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance
- Manage the technical requirements that underpin the project deliverables
- Directly interface with the clients and provide technical input to project design
- Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms
- Lead technical aspects of automation project design and/or implementation
- Prepare and review engineering studies, design drawings and documents and material and equipment specifications
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Wood is looking for a Principal Piping Material Engineer to help execute assigned work in accordance with the applicable Project Procedures and Standards, on safety and quality control, within the man-hour budgets and schedules assigned. This role will be based in the Reading office on an agency basis.
The Piping Materials discipline sits within our dedicated Piping Group. You will be given the opportunity to work on various FEED, EPC and PMC projects for local and international clients and become a pivotal member of the group.
- Develop the piping classes for all process and utility systems to compliment the needs of a project
- Compile specifications for fabrication, shop and field testing of piping systems
- Create and maintain all data sheets for process and utility valves
- Create a listing of piping special items / components, such as hose couplings, steam traps and valve interlocks
- Create, specify and maintain data sheets for piping special (SP) items, such that the items can be purchased
- Assist with the assemble of piping bulk material requisitions, defining all relevant documentation / requirements
- An awareness and understanding of non-destructive testing examination methods/requirements
- Display an awareness of corrosion characteristics and welding processes
- Review offers from suppliers and perform a technical bid evaluation of the materials offered
- Make a technical assessments and recommendations when required
- Post purchase order placement, review and approve supplier documentation for the related piping components
- Visit the suppliers premises to attend kick-off / alignment meetings, the testing of piping components or clarification meetings
- Liaise with the engineering disciplines: Piping Design, Stress Analysis, Process, Instruments, Static Equipment, Procurement and Material Control
- Liaise with the Lead Piping MTO Engineer regarding the interpretation of the Client’s specifications and standards
- Assist with the preparation of technical work practices to ensure consistent working methods
- Assist and deputise for Lead Materials Engineer in Planning, Progress Reporting, Manpower Loading and general administration activities on a project
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Wood is looking to recruit Process Assistants to undertake short-term temporary work on our current projects in our Reading offices. These are temporary positions and are not part of Wood’s Process Engineering Graduate Programme. Applicants must possess a degree in Chemical Engineering (see below for more details).
About Wood:
Wood is a global engineering, procurement and construction contractor. We deliver solutions for clients in the upstream oil & gas, midstream & LNG, refining, petrochemicals & chemicals, pharmaceuticals & biotechnology and power industries. With over a century of industry experience, we have developed a global perspective and an unrivalled reputation.
Our reputation for safely delivering quality projects on time and on budget is well recognised in the industries we serve. We have proven expertise in managing large, complex projects, a global reach and long-standing international presence, strong relationships with our clients and cutting-edge processes and technologies.
What that means to you is the opportunity to experience real variety, work with different cultures and you'll work closely with our clients and be part of a global team, committed to achieving outstanding results in a stimulating and quality-driven environment.
We have been very successful in winning major new projects around the world in our well-established business sectors.
As a Process Assistant your responsibilities will involve:
- Working within the various Process Engineering design teams on Wood’s current projects,
- Undertaking process design calculations, preparing Process Flow Diagrams, Equipment Specifications and other process documents.
- Assisting in the production of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams and other process drawings as required.
- Assisting the Lead Process Engineers in undertaking other non-technical tasks as directed, including tracking of comments on issued documents, updating progress measurement and schedule programs.
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- Plan, direct, co-ordinate, and control the work
- Execute Project in accordance with corporate practices and Project procedures
- Developing and implementing a project execution plan that meets with Company and Contract requirements
- Provide leadership and commitment to the Project HSSE and Quality plan
- Keeping to the control budget within the objectives established for the Project
- To focus upon customer care and customer feedback
- To understand the Project ‘business case’ and drivers
- Act as focal point for Engineering, Procurement, and Project services resources deployed on the project
- Interface closely with client management representatives to ensure client interests are being accommodated
- Clearly define and communicate the project objectives and organization to the Project team
- To feedback to the Company data related to performance of work on a regular basis
- To monitor and expedite account receivables for the Project
- To document lessons learned and to review/implement lessons learned from other Projects
- To close out the project
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Designer based in our Aberdeen Offices with experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry.
Contributes to the delivery of Engineering excellence through:
Executing assigned scopes of work.
Supporting task delegation to team.
Providing discipline expertise to the business.
Coaching and mentoring as delegated.
Supervision of Graduate Engineers. Provides input to the performance management of direct reports.
Manage and supervise direct reports.
Process Ownership:
Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific Procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.
Provide discipline support to the business.
Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promote to direct reports.
General:
Provide discipline input to scope definition and execution
Deputising for Principal as required.
Executing assigned personal objectives.
Interact with multi-discipline Engineering Teams.
Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports.
Internal:
Management of third party suppliers in the execution of Engineering delivery.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the project / contract interfaces.
Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.Establishing and / or maintaining an awareness of external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors, client interface as appropriate and requested
- Minimum Qualifications:
- External:
- HNC / HND or equivalent professional qualification with relevant considerable experience.
Minimum Experience:
- Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at relevant level and position.
Role-Specific Skills:
- Intellectually capable, can substantiate the ability to apply theory in a practical context.
- Professional demeanor, interpersonal skills.
- Able to demonstrate team working skills.
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn.
- Flexible with a can-do attitude.
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Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Process Engineers based in our offices in Glasgow on a contract basis.
Coaching and mentoring as delegated.
Supervision of Graduate Engineers. Provides input to the performance management of direct reports.
Manage and supervise direct reports.
Process Ownership:
Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
Subject Matter Expertise:
Technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development.
Provide discipline support to the business.
Ensure self-awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promote to direct reports.
- Provide discipline input to scope definition and execution.
- Deputising for principal as required.
- Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports.
- Executing assigned personal objectives
- Management of third party suppliers in the execution of Engineering delivery
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the project quality management programme as defined in Project Delivery Baseline & the project QA plan is implemented and complied with i.e. PEP and Wood standards / procedures
- Liaising with the Client’s QA representative and to undertake joint audits as required
- To manage an integrated programme of internal project audits and ensure audits are completed in accordance with planned arrangements and specified KPIs
- To manage audit findings to ensure corrective and preventive actions are logged, actioned and closed and root cause established
- To monitor and report project specific KPIs
- To provide proactive support to the project team to identify project work processes which need to be brought under control
- To provide support to the project team to develop fit-for-purpose QA controls to manage project specific work processes i.e. project instruction, process map, procedure etc
- To provide support to the Project Manager in terms of applying quality management and continual improvement techniques to address specific areas of concerns i.e. workshops etc
- Promote the use of Wood’s continual improvement tools
- Ensuring the Project Web Site is maintained up-to-date and promote its use across the project team
- Supporting the HSSEA Manager with quality and continuous improvement initiatives to be rolled out on the project
- Facilitating project lessons learned workshops and to assist in capturing key lessons for future projects
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Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. The ideal candidate will be responsibile for Providing a proactive quality management service to the integrated project execution team in accordance with contractual requirements as well as meeting / exceeding client expectations as to quality outcomes.
- To ensure the project quality management programme as defined in the project QA plan is implemented and complied with; i.e. PEP and Wood’s standards and procedures including Project Delivery Baseline
- Inducting the project team in the scope and application of the project quality management programme as required
- Ensure the agreed client QA requirements are adopted and complied with
- Provide Quality Management input into proposals, as required
- Liaise with the Client’s QA representative and involve that same in Project QMS and auditing process as prescribed
- Manage an integrated programme of internal project audits and ensure audits are completed in accordance with planned arrangements and specified KPIs
- Manage audit findings to ensure corrective and preventive actions are logged, actioned and closed and root cause established
- Monitor and report project specific KPIs
- Provide proactive support to the project team to identify project work processes which need to be brought under control
- Provide support to the project team to develop fit-for-purpose QA controls to manage project specific work processes i.e. project instruction, process map, procedure etc
- Provide support to the Project Manager in terms of applying quality management and continual improvement techniques to address specific areas of concerns i.e. workshops etc
- Promote the use of Wood’s continual improvement tools
- Supporting corporate HSSEA Manager with quality and continuous improvement initiatives to be rolled out on the project
- Facilitating project lessons learned workshops and to assist in capturing key lessons for future projects.
- Critically review and advise on the corporate quality management system and its processes to ensure continual improvement and advise process owners on their responsibilities where required
- Assist in the mentoring of more junior team members, e.g. through audit shadowing
- To provide input in to corporate reports as required
- To ensure all projects are adequately resourced and managed with respect to Quality Management
- To provide quality management input into proposals as required
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Wood is currently looking for a Lead Piping Engineer to work on a permanent basis in our Reading office. This is a highly strategic role within the department and the ideal candidate will be at Principal or Lead level in their career with extensive years of experience within the industry in a similar role. You will have a thorough understanding of Equipment typically encountered in projects and understand any special requirements that these may bring, such as Vibration / Maintenance / Piping configuration.
- Detailed knowledge of Piping Design and Plant Layout aspects
- Proven understanding of Pipe Specification
- Proven skill at support selection
- Capable of pipe routing of all major process and utility piping in accordance with P&ID's and project standards, including specific service conditions and impact on piping design
- Shall be capable of reviewing SPS details; checking/correcting basic deliverables; preparation of Plot Plans in accordance with Project requirements and standards for checking by Layout Engineer
- Capable of representing the project to the Client
- Control of schedule and man hour budgets
- Possess management skills and the ability to deliver projects
- Issue clear directions on targets, communicate concisely and develop the piping team on projects
- Maintain a strong work ethic and understand team dynamics and adjust behaviour to gain maximum advantage
- Understand how to motivate and control designers and engineers to produce quality work on target and to budget
- Understand workshare elements and how to divide work-scopes
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Wood is currently recruiting for multiple Subcontracts Coordinators to join our team in the PNG Highlands on a Fly in Fly Out rotational schedule (28 days on /28 days off). Our Supply Chain team is currently entering a growth phase to support a number of new projects and these roles are critical in ensuring that all subcontracted services are managed effectively for our global clients. Working closely with Project Managers, you will be a key advisor for all commercial matters on site.
You will take on a range of responsibilities including:
Responsibilities
- Supporting the award of packages to local subcontractors
- Managing the commercial performance of subcontractors on site
- Performing all subcontract administration, including invoice verification and claim processing
- Closing out subcontracts and purchase orders
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Wood is seeking to recruit a Software and Data Science Engineer to be part of a leading global subsea operations support based in our Galway office. This is a significant opportunity to develop your career and thrive in a problem solving, solutions-focused environment, building and deploying data driven models and helping our global customers realise significant efficiency and value improvements.
- Data engineering (i.e. importing, cleaning, wrangling and storing of data) for use in model generation and app building
- Feature engineering to create powerful predictor features to improve accuracy and overall predictive capability of machine learning models
- Applying the latest machine learning techniques to solve important business problems in the areas of asset/production management and predictive maintenance
- Prototyping and deploying data driven web applications using high-level programming languages such as R and/or Python
- Participating in an Agile/Scrum methodology
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Due to exciting project prospects Wood is looking to enhance our Process Technology and Consulting delivery team by appointing a Senior Project Engineer to be based in our Reading office.
This position requires flexibility as the successful candidate will be directly involved in whole lifecycle projects which are won, executed internationally and delivered within an intense 18 month period. In return, we offer work within small multi-disciplinary, multi cultural project teams where responsibilities are shared and visibility is high.
- Appreciation of the commercial implications of daily decisions. Fired heater projects are delivered under lump sum orders - decisions matter
- Understand the nature of and contribute to the identification and control of change
- Understand project work sequences and can contribute to producing deliverables and undertaking activities
- Provide single point coordination between the client, project management, engineering, fabrication disciplines and vendors/suppliers
- Organise, attend, contribute and prepares multidiscipline meetings
- Assure effectiveness of meetings by collating actions and be responsible for expediting the closure of the outstanding actions with any discipline
- Review status, forecast and control work area activities against schedule
- Prepare project and progress reports
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Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer - Rotating & Package Partner with extensive experience in the oil and gas
- Responsible for supporting the objectives of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Policy, Information Security Management Policies, Values and associated behaviour statements by adhering to applicable Procedures and Work Practices while fulfilling of duties.
- Ensure all work to be carried out with a positive attitude towards safety, both in design and in the office environment.
- Keep up to date with latest industry practices, standards and product development.
- Lead Projects and assigned group of Engineers when required.
- Provide technical input into engineering projects resulting in production of quality deliverable products.
- Understand the requirements and drivers of the project through client supplied documentation and Amec Foster Wheeler management instruction.
- Provide technical support to the design team developing the engineering solution.
- Develop engineering solutions to problems that reflect constructability and operability issues.
- Prepare and check engineering documents on project team.
- Support in the preparation of project specifications, requisitions and evaluations.
- Coordinates with other discipline as and when required.
- Coordinates with other Amec Foster Wheeler affiliated offices with respect to work share.
- Keeps abreast of the project strategy and key drivers. Maintain project familiarisation with the project DDI (Discipline Design Instruction).
- Participates on Model Reviews as and when required.
- Report changes to the Lead Engineer.
