Lead Materials & Welding Engineer

Staines, Middlesex
Wood
Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Lead Materials & Welding Engineer to join our team in Staines.

The successful candidate will be required to interface with energy operators and Tier 1 engineering contractors in support of greenfield and brownfield engineering projects.

Join a culture of innovation , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Role

Provision of technical support (welding, corrosion and related metallurgical support) during all phases of engineering projects. Performing corrosion assessments and material selection, development of qualification programmes, review and approval of MPS/MPQT, welding procedure qualification and approval of inspection programmes for both Client and Vendors.

• Interface with design discipline engineers, manufacturers, and fabrication contractors to ensure best practice.
• Develop client specifications that are applied to all stages of engineering projects.
• Witnessing of welding procedure and welder qualification testing and on-site manufacturing and fabrication activities.
• Review and approval of MPS MPQT from Vendors
• Input to Technical Bid Evaluations
• Material Selection Assessments
• Independent Advisor to Client

What we can offer

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant –
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle 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

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

Skills / Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges do apply.

• Personal Skills

• Demonstrate Strong technical understanding of materials and welding engineering standard practices and communicate effectively with others on technical issues.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering first class materials, corrosion and welding engineering services.
• Experience with carbon steel, low alloy steels, duplex stainless steel, and Ni-base alloy materials and welding, including writing and qualifying welding procedures, and review of subcontractor welding procedures, to client and international standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop engineers allocated to specific projects.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to those in a wide range of organisation positions.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
• Possess working familiarity with and an ability to apply relevant codes and standards.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge
• Proven willingness to assume responsibility and seek out opportunities.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, with good technical report writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Materials / Metallurgical/Chemical or Welding Engineering from a recognized University or College. Alternatively, tertiary education and suitable experience may be used to demonstrate equivalent standards.
• Chartered or Professional Engineer status, preferably accredited by Engineering Council preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Formal training in materials selection and corrosion assessments
• Formal training in welding applications associated with design and in-service materials.
• Formal training in Materials Engineering
• Experience in managing and technically leading project work and managing client relations.
• Experience of managing, motivating, and mentoring professional engineering specialists
• Experience in developing technical proposals and bids.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

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.