Senior / Principal Materials Engineer

John Wood Group PLC

Senior / Principal Materials Engineer

Salary Not Specified

John Wood Group PLC, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

We are recruiting for a Senior/Principal Materials Engineer to join our Reading - based Equipment Engineering Group. This is a staff position working supporting a number of FEED and EPC petrochemical, Oil & Gas and energy transition projects.

The preferred partner for delivering digitally enabled capital investments with low carbon solutions.

Wood's Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.

Powered by a global team of more than 12,000 people, we deliver some of the world's boldest and most critical projects in many diverse and evolving sectors, including:

  • Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas

  • Chemicals

  • Renewable Energy

  • Power

  • Mining & Minerals

  • Industrials & Manufacturing

  • Life Sciences

  • Transportation

  • Water

  • Government services


  • Material Selection (input to materials selection diagrams and material selection reports)

  • Preparation of project standards and specifications in the fields of welding, fabrication, non - destructive examination, cathodic protection, and corrosion control

  • Review of welding, painting, fabrication, non - destructive examination and testing procedures

  • Evaluation of fabricated equipment for compliance with project materials and welding requirements

  • Providing advice and guidance on material and fabrication issues


  • What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors

  • A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business

  • 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

  • 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

    Extensive experience in materials engineering in the Oil and Gas, Refinery and Petrochemicals industries

  • Familiarity with the following;

  • + Relevant ASME, API, NACE Publications
    + Knowledge of stainless steel, Cr - Mo alloy steels and low alloy Ni - steels
    + Welding and fabrication of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks and piping
    + Non - destructive examination techniques for welded joints
    + Cathodic Protection
    + Lining and coating systems

    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. www.woodplc.com

  • Competitive renumeration package with regular 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),plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a 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