Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead -Project Engineering with a proven track record in overseeing and ensuring they are fully functional and meet project requirements before operational start-up for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.


We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.


Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects:

Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive renumeration package:

With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Medical Insurance:

Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

: The company provides Life Assurance cover

End of Service Gratuity:

In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

The Employee Share Plan

: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long Service Award:

Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones

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

Energy Transition Academy:

Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Project Execution

Technical and commercial responsibility for execution of the assigned project(s). Delivery of the assigned project(s) safely, on schedule and within the allocated budget Organize the project team, define individual responsibilities and motivate team members towards successful achievement of specified project goals, particularly through regular project meetings Identify and communicate project team objectives in accordance with the contract terms, scope of work and corporate policy Delegate work to the project team members in a manner that encourages individual responsibility Provide leadership and management to ensure safe, cost effective and timely resolution of all interfaces Develop and maintain effective working practices for the project team Oversee all critical developments of project master schedule, including establishment of milestones and phasing. Contributes to and reviews project proposals and plan to determine timeframe, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project Establish project procedures and lead preparation of project execution plan including the scope of work, deliverables list, master schedule, budget, org charts, risk register etc. Development of delivery strategy, WBS and review of the completed CTR's. Establishing Work Orders WBS Structure and alignment of proposals & CTR development with an emphasis on scope development Coordinate site supervision work, manage various contractors, and monitor progress of work Keeps the Project Sponsor/Customer and other stakeholders informed about project status and issues that may impact customer relations, flagging early signs of schedule or budget slippage in order to agree corrective actions Leads ongoing focus on risk identification and mitigation during project execution Anticipates and takes proactive action to address potential conflict situations that may impact on project delivery. Resolve conflicts, challenges and problems related to a large multi-cultural and multi-discipline workforce Guides and directs a multidiscipline project team, which will include external specialists and may involve staff from multiple offices and sites Pursue and develop opportunities for innovation, such as digitalization and technology, to bring value to Wood and customer Participate in project assurance activities and peer reviews Participation in design review, 3D Model Reviews, Value Engineering, Risk Management workshops, constructability Reviews, PHSERs , IPR etc. Ensure timely delivery of Technical Evaluation of Bids, Issue Bid Technical Clarifications, Technical Evaluation Reports and Recommendations Create work share plan

HSE, Quality and Assurance

Checks compliance with Project Quality System; able to audit projects; proactively drives team. Ensures Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) reviews are planned and implemented; supports initiatives Manages the development of project specific procedures Responsible for assuring quality of engineering deliverables before issue to customer

Development and management of schedule

Creates and implements work plan for discipline and inter-discipline interfaces; identifies key dates, milestones and deliverables, drives for completion; manages forecasts Resolves escalated delays and changes, ensures recovery plans are implemented and reviewed

Design Verification

Drives and participates in Design Verification; drives others to complete; Understands risk and mitigation requirements

Change Management

Uses knowledge of conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change management Understands customer needs and able to deliver customer satisfaction; actively monitors and supports initiatives Quantifies effects of change project wide; develops mitigation plans against change and drives change management Negotiates changes to project scope or specification with the customer. Follows Change Management process to identify and approve modifications to scope, cost, schedule and quality Ensures that no work is performed without the correct approvals

People Management

Coordinates, guides and mentors other Project Engineers in the management of work scope Supervises work of technical professionals in the delivery of project deliverables including checking work Coordinates and manages inputs from large interdisciplinary team (typically 50+) Provides communication to project team; good at public speaking; strong in leading people to participate and contribute

Working Relationships:

Internal:

Daily interaction with project team members and leadership Closely liaise with workshare centres Regularly interface with operational and functional leadership Maintain effective communication with all relevant parties including Client, Department Management, Partners and Project Leadership team to manage resolution of areas of concern, lessons learnt and continuous improvement strategies for assigned project scope

External:

Lead project interface between the Wood and Client teams for assigned projects
Level of influence and decision making authority


Work is performed under minimal supervision and general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, and financial results of a project Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications Supervises and coordinates work of a large group of engineers and other technical staff Provides coaching in problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff Regularly provides functional supervision, i.e. assists, trains, reviews work of less experienced project engineers Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team

Skills And 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.

Qualification and experience

Bachelors degree in any Engineering Discipline 15+ years experience majority being in the Oil and Gas sector Demonstrable ability to manage EPC and / or EPCM contracts for Greenfield and Brownfield Oil & Gas projects for major Oil & Gas companies Incumbents typically require significant (15 years+) broad relevant industry project execution experience, preferably with construction site experience Specific experience in the Middle East for renowned clients, preferred Deep understanding of technical work scopes and commercial aspects of projects Able to use conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change management Has good working and application knowledge of specifications and standards Extensive experience in delivering to internal customers, including other Engineering disciplines Familiar with change management practices and able to robustly manage change Has an expert knowledge of standards, procedures and work practices; follows project execution flow chart; developing skills in project and technical execution Able to lead Project Engineering team; able to manage between Discipline Groups Good communicator in leading work effort; motivates team; strong positive and active in solutions and proactive attitude Competent at managing technical matters and interfaces with Third Parties Able to manage and enhance performance and build effective teams

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.