Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on delivering the portfolio/project within schedule/budget for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE on 5/2 work schedule.


This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on delivering the portfolio/project within schedule/budget for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE on 5/2 work schedule.


This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.


Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq

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

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

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

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

Key Objectives

Steward the delivery of Portfolio/Project within schedule/Budget, with due focus on internal/external stakeholders' requirements/satisfaction Maintain positive customer relationship, fostering and enhancing relationship management with open, honest and effective communications Establishing Work Orders WBS Structure and alignment of proposals & CTR development with an emphasis on scope development Ensure interface management, liaising with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff from inception till close out Establish Project performance evaluation mechanism/KPIs - baseline schedule/PMS/Dashboards and regular updates of the same Review/ Input Financial Reports: Monthly Cost Reports, monitoring of expenditures (VOWD / WIP), Estimate to complete (ETC) Ensure Engineering/Procurement/Construction are being executed as per the schedule/budget Liaison with Engineering disciplines /Document Controls for generation & maintenance of Deliverable Register (MDR) Oversee LLI procurements (MR/TBEs/vendor docs/delivery) are being done as per plan & budgets Establish excellent working relationship with construction contractors in country, ensure adequate reporting mechanisms are in place Identify potential Risks associated, flag those for impact assessment and explore mitigatory measures Review & approve progress reports / Milestone invoices from various vendors and endorse to register it in the system Coordinate preparation /submission of Final Documentation Dossier Prepare of Project Close out report/Secure approvals and handing over Manage resourcing trends/ forecasts across the portfolio and address re-allocation / mobilization requirements upfront Generate contracting and tendering strategies/plan, Coordinate /Assist ITT preps, Administer Bid evaluation process Ensure day-to-day operations maintain a continued alignment with overall corporate policy, strategy, and direction Interactions with the project sponsor/customer, regularly reviews and reports project progress to senior management and/or the sponsor/customer Support in recruitment, selection, and development of talent, ensuring performance standards to achieve continuous performance improvement Assist leadership and peers to improve delivery performance/ Recognize customer needs beyond the immediate scope and maximize delivery opportunities throughout wider business where required.

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.

Expected:

Degree qualification in an Engineering discipline Minimum of 15+ years project engineering experience in the oil and gas industries Professional Accreditation from recognized institute (preferable) Middle East Experience (Preferable)

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.