Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer

Wood
Staines-Upon-Thames +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to recent graduates with a strong interest in subsea and onshore energy transportation working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Best fit for

  • Recent graduates with a chemical engineering background and interest in energy transition projects
    — “Recent graduate engineer or final year undergraduate with a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or similar”
  • Candidates who thrive in diverse, multi-disciplinary team environments and are adaptable to changing priorities
    — “Ability and desire to work in diverse and multi-disciplinary team environments”
  • Individuals open to global travel and client site visits to support energy infrastructure projects
    — “successful candidates will be required to travel to client sites, project locations, and other Wood offices as needed”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a long-term commitment to technical and professional development, including potential for chartership
    — “Graduate engineers are also encouraged to apply for chartership programs with engineering institutes such as IChemE”
  • Candidates must be prepared for varied project types, including both traditional hydrocarbon and emerging clean energy sectors
    — “Supporting global energy transition through decarbonisation including hydrogen transport and CO2 capture and injection is a key part of our future growth plans”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with simulation software and thermodynamics in your resume and interview responses
    — “Learn a range of simulation software and perform simulations in the areas of single phase and multiphase pipe flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics”
  • Emphasize your ability to present technical findings to interdisciplinary teams and clients
    — “Present and discuss technical results and the impacts of recommended design(s) to interdisciplinary teams within Wood and to project Clients”
  • Demonstrate your initiative and adaptability in your application materials and interview answers
    — “Demonstrate initiative, and have good communication skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Supporting global energy transition
  • Expanding consultancy team
  • Meeting commitments to existing infrastructure
Typical background
Engineering degreeProject management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Flow AssuranceSubsea And Onshore Energy TransportationProject ManagementClient SatisfactionEnergy TransitionHydrogen TransportCO2 Capture And Injection

Preferred

Chartership ProgramsTechnical And Personal DevelopmentFlexible Benefits Package

About the role

Original posting from Wood

Wood’s Consulting service line is seeking Graduate Flow Assurance Engineers to join our graduate programme in Summer 2027, based in Staines-upon-Thames.

In addition to being based in Staines-upon-Thames, successful candidates will be required to travel to client sites, project locations, and other Wood offices as needed to support business and project requirements.

#LI-Hybrid

The Role 

We are looking for dynamic, versatile individuals with a desire to support a wide variety of fast-moving projects in subsea and onshore energy transportation with a continuous focus on delivery and client satisfaction. Supporting global energy transition through decarbonisation including hydrogen transport and CO2 capture and injection is a key part of our future growth plans. We are looking to expand our consultancy team to support the significant growth in these sectors, while at the same time meeting commitments to existing hydrocarbon development infrastructure.

Our graduate engineers will work on a range of projects under the guidance of experienced engineers and managers. The work and Wood training will support the development of the graduate engineer and allow them to apply advanced engineering skills and management techniques to our range of projects. Graduate engineers are also encouraged to apply for chartership programs with engineering institutes such as IChemE, after a few years of development. Support and mentorship will be provided by experienced engineers within the organisation.  

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Within Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore and offshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects worldwide, covering all phases from concept development through FEED and detailed design to construction, commissioning, and operational support. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

What we can offer 

A structured development program; within your chosen discipline and business unit

Technical and personal development; you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities 

Support throughout your career; you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant  

Rotations across relevant business areas to enhance your knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded and qualified Engineer 

Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program 

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. We also offer a number of lifestyle benefits, such as gym membership, travel insurance and a bike to work scheme.

Early Careers Network (ECN); join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units 

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

The Key Objectives of this role are:   

The work scopes, and other Wood training, shall support the development of the graduate engineer and allow them to apply advanced engineering skills and management techniques in range of projects. Graduates will be required to:

Learn a range of simulation software and perform simulations in the areas of single phase and multiphase pipe flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, to support project design developmentAssist with in-house development of tools & programsBe involved in project planning, expediting, and executionBecome familiar with writing technical reportsPresent and discuss technical results and the impacts of recommended design(s) to interdisciplinary teams within Wood and to project ClientsParticipate in internal workshops and training lecturesWork with a diverse range of multi-disciplinary team members for a wide range of clients from around the world

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:

Recent graduate engineer or final year undergraduate with a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or similarIndustry experience is preferable but not requiredExperience in programming is preferable but not requiredDemonstrate initiative, and have good communication skillsPossess an ability to learn quickly and be adaptable and flexible to match business requirementsAbility and desire to work in diverse and multi-disciplinary team environmentsMust have the right to work in the UK

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. www.woodgroup.com

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.

Source: Wood careers

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