Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for Principal Mechanical Engineer - Static to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The Principal Engineer will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business.


There is a requirement for hybrid working with Tuesday and Wednesday being based out of one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines.


This position will be for a minimum 6 months duration.


Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including solving complex problems and to complete any project specific tasks.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience with Static equipment and materials such as Valves and skids.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.


Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.


We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production and operational goals.


Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do:Automation & systems integration | Wood

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

Flexible working arrangements

that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive renumeration package

with regular 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), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a 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

Energy Transition Academy;

join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Key Objectives for this role:

Definition and approval of technical scopes To assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment Perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project specific tasks Provide technical reviews Make recommendations on project organisation requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines Formulate and direct investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results Participate in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements Solves problems requiring application of research data Support the Mechanical Engineering Team in deliverables Interface with project construction, commissioning, operations, contractor, and vendor personnel Review of Method Statements and Risk Assessments related to Mechanical Engineering Participation in the coordination meetings, weekly progress and other ad-hoc meetings as required Familiarity with procurement processes - Enquiries, TBE's and purchase requisitions

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:

Degree in relevant engineering discipline alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license / registration accredited by a recognized body preferred Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Detailed knowledge of the following 'static' equipment is a prerequisite

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Anti surge valves Instrumentation tap-in's Skids Pressure Vessels Heat Exchangers Gas Scrubbers Valves

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.