Job Description

Wood is currently hiring PMC Senior Static/Package Engineer to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Static/Package Engineer with a proven track record in robust cost and schedule management, ideally coming from a cost control background, to take on a high value portfolio of projects 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 decarbonisation 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 organisation 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' service 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

Self-starter and an ability to produce electrical deliverables with little input or guidance Good understanding with respect to international codes and standards along with their application High level of competency with respect to Mechanical system design (Single line diagrams [SLD's], protection and control schemes for example) Reviewing and checking of these Mechanical deliverables to ensure accuracy and alignment with the scope of work prior to issue May serve as the Lead Engineer and/or discipline technical authority when required on small to medium complexity projects. In such capacity will take responsibility and ownership for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk. May supervise a small work group consisting of engineers and designers with some coaching from Lead Engineer, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals Takes responsibility and ownership for challenging Mechanical engineering tasks and capable of delivering scope for an area on large and/or complex projects Review Vendors' quotations prepare technical quotation evaluation and recommend the final technically acceptable Vendor, in conjunction with Materials Management Department commercial quotation evaluation. Technically approve Order Variation Summaries Prepares and develops material take off for the Mechanical discipline Hold co-ordination meetings and engineering review meetings with Vendors of major equipment as required Participates in project reviews, design reviews, audits and other workshops as required Strong understanding of plant design and equipment layout Liaise with clients on technical matters where required Completion of site surveys and data gathering for brownfield scope of work, taking responsibility for development of the site survey report To provide relevant knowledgeable practical skills in the response and actions for Site visits and site surveys, Site queries and discussions, Supplier, vendor, contractor, client and site related discussions and Site based activities Demonstrate appreciation of commercial and technical risks, managing these appropriately within the scope of work and highlighting any significant issues to the Lead Engineer

Engineering Degree majoring in Mechanical Engineering Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience Proven core Mechanical Engineering skills, including design experience in the Oil & Gas sector Experience of working in a variety of projects and phases, including greenfield and brownfield, on and offshore, Pre-FEED through to EPC, with a focus on offshore upstream. Experienced with Mechanical Static/ Package HAZOP / SAFOP completion Ability to impact and influence fellow workers, with experience of leading more junior engineers and designers for the completion of discipline deliverables Demonstration of customer focus and ability to respond to customer needs whilst achieving project and corporate objectives Display analytical and innovation skills to manage new technology
Applicants are required to:


Be a self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awareness Confidently deliver assigned scopes of work independently / remotely from technical leadership personnel, with minimal guidance and direction Take accountability for own targets and supervise engineering and design resource as required to meet project expectations Have demonstrable experience of working within a small project office, supporting cross discipline activities beyond their core discipline Demonstrate a competent level of written and spoken communication skills in the English language

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.