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Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Wood
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomLeadWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing and designing steel and concrete structures according to international codes and standards, with a strong focus on seismic and extreme wind-load design. Proficient in using engineering analysis software and CAD tools to support multidisciplinary structural engineering projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Steel And Concrete Structural DesignFoundation DesignSeismic DesignSTAAD.ProMicrostation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Analyze and design steel and concrete structures to international and company codes and standards, including European, American, British, Shell, and Aramco codes
  • Analyze and design structural and equipment foundations for static and dynamic loading
  • Use engineering software such as STAAD.Pro, Foundation 3D, and Matt 3D
  • Prepare Bases of Design, material specifications, material take-offs, scopes of work, technical reports, and interdisciplinary design coordination and supervision
  • Prepare design calculations for steel and concrete structures, seismic design, and extreme wind loads
  • Develop design sketches and provide relevant information to designers
  • Liaise with designers to prepare CAD drawings using Microstation, Smartplant 3D, AutoCAD, PDMS, and PDS
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and designers on structural and foundation drawings and details
  • Support structural engineering projects for industrial, energy, infrastructure, and energy-transition projects
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support detailed structural drawing delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Engineering Degree in relevant subject
  • Previous Aramco experience essential
  • Chartered Engineer status preferable but not essential
  • Experience and good understanding of UK national and international codes and standards
  • Experience working at FEED / EPC stage of large Oil & Gas or Energy Transition projects
  • Experience with engineering analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, Foundation 3D, and Matt 3D
  • Competence in steel and concrete structural design, foundation design, seismic design, and extreme wind-load design
  • Experience with CAD/design tools including Microstation, Smartplant 3D, AutoCAD, PDMS, and PDS
  • Experience of project execution in the Middle East, ideally on Aramco projects

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful and interesting projects supporting green hydrogen, fuel switching, and local energy transition clients
  • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working arrangements
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, including employee networks
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
  • Flexible benefits package
  • 33 days annual leave including public holidays
  • Generous contributory pension scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • Life insurance at 4x base salary
  • Continued professional development with tailored development plans
  • Global connections with industry experts

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Hard Skills
Engineering DegreeStructural AnalysisDesign CalculationsMaterial SpecificationsTechnical ReportsInterdisciplinary Design CoordinationDesign SketchesProject Execution
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Foundation 3DMatt 3DSmartplant 3DAutoCADPDMSPDS
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer Status
Industry Keywords
Aramco ExperienceUK National CodesInternational CodesFEEDEPCOil & GasEnergy Transition