Senior Civil Structural Designer - SP3D

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Structural Designer (SP3D) with a proven track record in creating Offshore Civil 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 Civil & Structural SP3D Designer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering high-quality 3D civil and structural models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) for offshore oil and gas projects. The role involves detailed engineering design, preparation of construction and fabrication deliverables, interdisciplinary coordination, model reviews, and ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and applicable international codes.

The successful candidate will support the Central Engineering Division in delivering safe, accurate, constructible, and clash-free engineering solutions for offshore platforms, topsides, jackets, modules, pipe racks, and associated structural facilities.

Responsibilities

3D Modelling and Structural Design

• Develop and maintain detailed civil and structural 3D models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D).
• Model offshore structural components, including primary and secondary steelwork, beams, columns, bracing, decks, platforms, stairs, ladders, handrails, gratings, and equipment supports.
• Develop structural models for offshore topsides, jackets, modules, pipe racks, access platforms, and miscellaneous steel structures.
• Interpret engineering drawings, design calculations, specifications, vendor drawings, and engineering mark-ups.
• Incorporate engineering inputs, design changes, and vendor information into the SP3D model.
• Maintain model accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project design requirements.

Drawing and Deliverable Preparation

• Prepare and extract structural General Arrangement (GA), framing, section, elevation, and detailed drawings from the 3D model.
• Produce structural fabrication and erection drawings, connection details, platform layouts, and miscellaneous steelwork drawings as required by the project.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs), bills of materials (BOMs), and associated design reports.
• Ensure drawings comply with project drafting standards, checking procedures, and document control requirements.
• Incorporate comments from engineering reviews, client reviews, and interdisciplinary checks.

Civil and Structural Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with civil, structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary model reviews, 30%, 60%, 90%, and final model reviews, where applicable to the project.
• Identify and resolve model clashes, spatial conflicts, and interface issues.
• Ensure adequate access, maintenance clearances, equipment removal routes, and operational requirements are incorporated into the model.
• Coordinate structural interfaces with piping supports, cable trays, equipment foundations, and other discipline requirements.

Offshore Engineering and Constructability

• Apply offshore design and detailing practices for fabrication, transportation, lifting, installation, and maintenance.
• Ensure structural layouts consider offshore accessibility, safety, maintainability, and construction constraints.
• Support constructability reviews and incorporate feedback from fabrication yards, construction teams, and site personnel.
• Assist in resolving technical queries, site requests, and design modifications during project execution.
• Support brownfield modification and tie-in activities where applicable.

Standards, Quality, and Compliance

• Follow ADNOC engineering standards, project specifications, approved design criteria, and applicable international codes.
• Apply relevant structural design and detailing standards, including AISC, applicable BS/EN standards, API, and ISO requirements, as specified by the project.
• Follow project quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Perform model self-checks and drawing checks before submission for review.
• Maintain traceability of design revisions, engineering comments, and approved changes.

Team Leadership and Project Delivery

• Provide technical guidance and support to junior designers and modelling personnel.
• Coordinate with lead engineers, discipline leads, project engineers, and design teams to resolve technical issues.
• Monitor assigned deliverables and ensure timely completion in line with project schedules.
• Maintain effective communication with engineering, procurement, construction, and project management teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in modelling practices, drawing quality, and design productivity.

Qualifications

Skills And 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.

Expected:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in structural design and drafting within the oil & gas industry
• Proven experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or similar Middle East offshore developments is highly preferred
• Strong hands-on expertise in SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) is mandatory
• Proficiency in related tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and other 3D review platforms
• Extensive experience in offshore structural systems including jackets, topsides, pipe racks, platforms, and modules
• Sound understanding of offshore design practices, fabrication methodologies, and installation constraints
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g., AISC, BS, API, ISO) and ADNOC engineering standards
• Strong coordination skills with multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM/PMC environment on multi-billion-dollar offshore projects
• Good communication skills and ability to interface with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Prior experience within a central engineering or shared services environment is an advantage.