Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer

About Us

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.

Job Description

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.

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 programmes 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.

Responsibilities

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 development
• Assist with in-house development of tools & programs
• Be involved in project planning, expediting, and execution
• Become familiar with writing technical reports
• Present and discuss technical results and the impacts of recommended design(s) to interdisciplinary teams within Wood and to project Clients
• Participate in internal workshops and training lectures
• Work with a diverse range of multi-disciplinary team members for a wide range of clients from around the world

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:

• Recent graduate engineer or final year undergraduate with a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or similar
• Industry experience is preferable but not required
• Experience in programming is preferable but not required
• Demonstrate initiative, and have good communication skills
• Possess an ability to learn quickly and be adaptable and flexible to match business requirements
• Ability and desire to work in diverse and multi-disciplinary team environments
• Must have the right to work in the UK

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

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.

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