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Senior Designer, Structural

Wood

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full-time
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Job description

Wood is hiring a Senior Designer, Structural — a full-time, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates role. Apply directly on Wood's careers page below.

Senior Designer - Structural - SP3D

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Structural Designer (SP3D) with a proven track record in creating detailed structural design layouts and 3D models using Smart Plant 3D (SP3D) software to support engineering and construction projects for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. 

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa. 

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
  • Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
  • Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
  • Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
  • End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
  • The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
  • Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
  • 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

The key objectives for this role are:

The Senior SP3D Structural Designer is responsible for delivering high-quality 3D structural design and modeling using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) for ADNOC offshore projects. The role supports detailed engineering activities within the Central Engineering Division, ensuring accurate, clash-free, and constructible structural designs in line with project specifications, ADNOC standards, and offshore execution requirements. The position plays a key role in coordinating across disciplines to ensure seamless integration of structural elements within complex offshore facilities.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior SP3D Designer - Structural to be based at ADNOC Offshore's office in Abu Dhabi. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our office in Abu Dhabi. #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

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