PMC Offshore Structural Specialist
John Wood Group View all jobs
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 renumeration 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
- 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
- Review and approve structural design deliverables from EPC contractors including:
- Design basis, calculations, drawings, and specifications
- Offshore jackets, topsides, bridges, modules, decks, helidecks
- Onshore/offshore steel structures, pipe racks, foundations
- Ensure compliance with:
- ADNOC Engineering Standards
- International codes (API, AISC, BS, Eurocode, ISO, DNV)
- Perform independent checks on critical structural calculations when required.
- Review structural analyses (in-place, transportation, lifting, fatigue, seismic, blast, and accidental loads).
- Provide technical input for constructability, operability, and maintainability.
- Act as PMC focal point for all structural engineering matters.
- Interface with:
- Client (ADNOC Offshore)
- EPC contractors
- Other disciplines (process, piping, naval, geotechnical, construction)
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability and design review workshops.
- Support project phases:
- FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Installation & Commissioning
- Review and comment on:
- Vendor documents
- Fabrication and installation methodologies
- Lifting plans and transportation analyses
- Support site activities during fabrication and offshore installation as required.
- Ensure all structural designs meet HSE, quality, and ADNOC offshore safety requirements.
- Participate in audits, technical queries (TQs), and management of change (MOC).
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng / PE) is an advantage.
- 15+ years of experience in structural engineering.
- Minimum 8-10 years in offshore oil & gas projects.
- Proven PMC / Consultant experience with EPC contractor oversight.
- Strong experience with ADNOC Offshore or Middle East offshore projects is highly preferred.
- Offshore structural design & review
- Jackets, topsides, offshore modules
- Structural analysis software (e.g. SACS, STAAD, ANSYS, SESAM)
- Knowledge of offshore installation methods
- Familiarity with ADNOC standards and offshore HSE practices