Lead Civil Engineer

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Civil Engineer to join its Projects team focusing on delivering across FEED and Detail design scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing technical expertise to the business.
• Contributing to business growth.
• May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist.

Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques. Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment. Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.

Position is based in Oman for a long-term assignment.

Responsibilities

The Lead Civil Engineer will be responsible for:

• To execute technical work for FEED+DD within designated Cost Time & Resource (CTR) scopes.
• Prepare, check or approve Civil Engineering deliverables.
• Perform Design Methodology/Concepts of complete building elements and Oil & Gas equipment including Dynamics, Earthquake, Infrastructural facilities, Drainage, Sewer systems etc.
• Carry out appropriate discipline and inter-discipline checks and reviews of engineering and design work.
• Implement, practice and Monitor Quality Management System (QMS) in FEED office projects in line with ISO 9001-2015 and APIQ2 2nd edition requirements.
• Support quality assurance and HSE compliance audits for civil projects and reviews in accordance with Project requirements.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors.
• 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.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient care is available should you require treatment. Cover limits apply, please refer to the terms of benefit and network list for further details.
• Workmen's Compensation: Provides payment of 3 x Annual Wage (up to a maximum of 5000 OMR) upon death or permanent disability.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.

Typical Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
• Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
• Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project.
• Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow.
• Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem.
• Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews.

Providing technical expertise

• Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas.
• Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
• Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
• Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods.
• Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
• Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success.
• Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals.
• Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs.
• Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations.

Manage And Supervise Others

• May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff.
• Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met.
• Provides technical direction to project team members.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
• Monitor compliance with competence standards.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team.
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.

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.

• University Graduate in Civil Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years in FEED/ENGINEERING and Minimum 10 years in oil & gas Experience.
• In depth knowledge of civil related work.
• Practical experience in all civil engineering relevant disciplines.
• Good communicator with experience in leading small teams.
• Good Knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop, STAAD-Pro, Foundation 3D, Pile Axle, Pile Lat.

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.