Job Description

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join its UAE business unit to support one of our projects in Iraq. The role is Sharjah based on 5/2 work schedule.

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

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join its UAE business unit to support one of our projects in Iraq. The role is Sharjah based on 5/2 work schedule.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Engineer.

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 Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Manage engineering projects with multidisciplinary interface, 3rd party interfaces, and client liaison Lead the project to ensure successful project delivery, coordinating with discipline engineers, supporting departments, and external stakeholders Report to the Project Manager / Project Lead on day-to-day activities Ensure compliance with Wood's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely completion and meet client expectations Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other third parties to ensure successful project delivery Holds and minutes weekly progress meetings with discipline engineers, ensuring that ownership is assigned, and actions are driven to closure in a timely manner Manage project risks, issues, and changes to ensure minimal impact on project schedule and budget Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders Develop and maintain project documentation, reports, and records Establishing WBS Structure and alignment of proposals & CTR development with an emphasis on scope development Project delivery to agreed schedule dates Preparation of Weekly Project Dashboards To drive interface management, liaising with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion Daily Relationship Management and interface with client and other stakeholders

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 a relevant engineering discipline Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industries with experience in EPC projects Proven experience in managing engineering projects with multidisciplinary interface, 3rd party interfaces, and client liaison Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects Experience working in multicultural and dynamic environments Experience with project cost control and planning systems Familiarity with working on projects in Iraq (Basra region in particular) and/or GCC is preferable Previous experience in upstream oil and gas (Brownfield and Greenfield) Good Oral and Communication skills Must be able to supervise and delegate Must have good interpersonal skills / team player

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.