Senior Process Engineer
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£45,000
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2125 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,000, and Wood Group UK Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Wood Group UK Limited assigned 6 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2125 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 Production and process engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer to join the TAQA contract, to provide engineering support to modifications and projects across the full life cycle, from studies and FEED to Detailed Design to ensure TAQA delivers quality projects to the Asset’s requirements
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary 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), 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
- Support the maintenance of the lifecycle technical integrity and operational risk management of the offshore installations (within discipline) by applying appropriate engineering standards, procedures and guidance documents.
- Prepare and develop key process engineering documents including Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Basis of Design, Locked Valve Register, Line List and Operating Manuals.
- Undertake process design work as required; checks work of other engineers as appropriate.
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.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Chemical Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current Offshore Medical and Survival certification.
- Chartered Engineer status with an appropriate engineering council registered body or actively working towards accreditation.
Essential Experience:
- Sound knowledge of the functionality and operation of a typical offshore installation.
- Sound knowledge of engineering practices, codes and standards and their application to the management of lifecycle asset integrity and process safety.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience of working on Studies, FEED and Detailed Design projects associated with UK offshore oil & gas sector.
- Previous Decommissioning Support experience in the UKCS.
Additional Skills / Requirements:
- Willingness to travel offshore
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of professional and personal credibility - internally and externally
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Where this offer sits in the market
Production and process engineers (SOC 2125) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~56k in sample- Middle half £37,128–55,276
- Median £45,292
- Going rate £45,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Wood Group UK Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Wood Group UK Limited assigned 6 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2125 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2125 going rate of £45,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.