JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Wood! It's a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Wood's Consulting Business Unit is recruiting for Graduate Subsea / Offshore Energy Engineers to join our graduate programme based in Aberdeen from Summer 2026.

As a Wood Graduate you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible, to seek the best solutions for our clients.

Wood is actively involved in world leading projects supporting the global energy transition and is committed to remaining at the forefront of this energy revolution. We are also committed to energy security and supporting those projects which provide continued energy whilst the world pivots towards a green energy future.

The Role

We are looking for dynamic individuals, wanting to make a difference to energy security and transition, to support our projects in subsea and onshore energy transportation, including hydrogen, carbon capture, renewable and conventional energies. Supporting the energy transition through decarbonisation and green energies is a key part of our plans and we expect to see significant growth in these sectors, while at the same time meeting commitments to existing hydrocarbon development infrastructure.

Wood is committed to the implementation of the latest digital technologies to the energy environment and is looking for the next generation of engineers with both the skills and imagination to realise this ambition.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Who we are looking for

We are looking for high-achieving graduates with a desire to learn - the ideal candidates should have 2:1 bachelor's or master's degree in an Engineering field (detailed under qualifications) enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis and enthusiastic about embracing new ideas.

• 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 a 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 globally
• 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 and peers 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

Application Process and deadlines

1. Upload your CV and enter your details to our recruitment system via the link on the advert
2. Closing date for all applications will be Friday 5th December
3. We will review applications in December/January
4. Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to assessment centres or interviews in January/February

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, 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 feel you don't feel you have everything listed, but feel you tick some of the boxes, apply and help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges

• Graduate engineer with a minimum 2:1 bachelor's degree in an Engineering field or a master's degree in Pipelines, Subsea Engineering, Power & Electrical Engineering or other disciplines relating to clean energy, offshore engineering or offshore renewables industries from a recognised university
• Preference will be given to graduates with previous appropriate industry experience gained before, during or after their university courses
• Engineers who have undergone undergraduate internship in the area of subsea/pipeline/renewables engineering will have added advantage
• Demonstrate initiative, resilience and excellent communication skills
• Possess an ability to learn quickly and be adaptable and flexible to match business requirements
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments
• Must have the right to work in the UK

If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!

ABOUT US

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

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.