Principal Civil Engineer - PSC

Wood in Reading have a requirement for a Senior / Principal level Civil Engineer to work on projects based in our Green Park, Reading offices. The role is an initial 6 month contract operating on a hybrid basis.

Analysis and Design of steel and concrete structures to various International & Company codes and standards (e.g., European, American, British, Shell, Aramco)

• Analysis and Design of structure and equipment foundations to static and dynamic loading
• Analysis and Design using engineering software such as STAAD.Pro, Foundation 3D, Matt 3D
• Preparation of Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Material takes offs, Scopes of Work, Technical reports, Inter discipline design coordination and supervision
• Competent in preparing design calculations for steel and concrete structure,seismic design, and design to extreme wind loads,developing design sketches and pass relevant information to designers as required on assigned projects
• Liaise with Designers in the preparation of CAD drawings, typically using, Microstation, Smartplant 3D, AutoCAD, PDMS, PDS
• Liaise with other disciplines to accommodate their requirements andwith Designers in the preparation of structural and foundation drawings and details
• Experience of Project Execution on the Middle-East region ideally on Aramco projects

• Engineering Degree in relevant subject
• Chartered Engineer status preferable but not essential

Experienced working at FEED / EPC stage of large Oil & Gas or Energy Transition projects

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.

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.

• Job Identification 32482
• Posting Date 11/12/2026, 03:44 PM
• Apply Before 02/05/2027, 03:44 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)