Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer

Wood; Staines-upon-Thames, Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking Graduate Engineers for its program in Staines/Reading. This role involves supporting energy transportation projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and provides access to development resources. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a 2:1 degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields, and possess strong communication skills. Flexible work-from-home options and competitive salary included.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Recent graduate engineer or final-year undergraduate.
• Industry experience preferred but not required.
• Participation in diverse and multidisciplinary team environments.

Responsibilities

• Support fast-moving projects in energy transportation.
• Assist with the development of tools and programs.
• Write technical reports and present results.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Demonstrated initiative

Strong communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Adaptability to business requirements

Desire to work in diverse teams

Education

2:1 Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Programming experience

Job description

Overview

Wood’s Energy and Flow Assurance (EFA) team within the Intelligent Operations service line is recruiting Graduate Engineers to join our graduate programme based in Staines/Reading.

Responsibilities & Opportunities

• Support a wide variety of fast‑moving projects in subsea and onshore energy transportation.
• Assist with in‑house development of tools and programs.
• Participate in project planning, expediting, and execution.
• Write technical reports and present results to interdisciplinary teams and clients.
• Attend internal workshops and training lectures.
• Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team across global clients.
• Have the option to transition between service lines, including Digital Solutions consultancy.

Key Elements of the Graduate Programme

• Access to technical and personal development resources through Wood’s global network.
• Ongoing support with a buddy, mentor (Chartered Engineer) and departmental manager.
• Structured training sessions on multiphase flow, simulation best practices, project estimation, and report writing.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee benefits including flexible benefits, cycle‑to‑work scheme, give‑as‑you‑earn scheme, generous holiday allowance, travel and private medical insurance, pension plan, life assurance, share option and time‑off‑in‑lieu.
• Work‑from‑home flexibility.

Early Careers Network

• Networking opportunities.
• Organised social events.
• Lunch and learn sessions.
• Technical and soft‑skills training.
• Participation in STEM events.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate engineer or final‑year undergraduate with a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Industry experience preferred but not required.
• Programming experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to business requirements.
• Desire to work in diverse and multidisciplinary team environments.
• Right to work in the UK.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping 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 without regard to 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.