PMC Senior​/Specialist Civil Engineer; Construction-Site

PMC Senior/Specialist Civil Engineer (Construction) – Site Based

Wood is recruiting an experienced PMC Senior/Specialist Civil Engineer for one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi as part of our ADNOC Gas PMC team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full‑time site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards for a high‑profile client.

Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business has a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We are a 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, and we are at the forefront of transformative projects providing sustainable power.

• Develop and implement detailed civil construction plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies to ensure efficient site execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements for all civil works and structures.
• Monitor and control project costs and schedules for civil works, preventing overspending and ensuring timely delivery.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks on civil works, including foundations, structural elements, and site grading, to meet project standards.
• Identify potential risks in civil construction activities, implement mitigation measures, and enforce strict safety protocols on‑site.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to align civil works with overall project objectives.
• Integrate sustainable and eco‑friendly practices in civil construction and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

• Oversee construction and contractor‑related civil deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Supervise civil works across all areas on small projects or specific civil disciplines on larger projects.
• Manage and execute multiple civil‑related field disciplines or assigned subsets of construction projects in line with contract requirements and company policies.
• Ensure all civil activities are executed according to quality standards, codes, and project specifications.
• Control project cost and schedule for assigned civil disciplines and ensure timely completion of civil works.
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and completion activities for civil structures and associated works.
• Coordinate work schedules for civil personnel to maximise utilisation and meet project timelines.
• Monitor civil work progress and report status against the approved plan.
• Define and communicate safety, quality, and environmental responsibilities to all personnel involved in civil operations.
• Ensure all civil personnel receive appropriate training, including health and safety and site‑specific inductions.
• Initiate and enforce safety, quality, and environmental processes within civil operations, including toolbox talks, inspections, and risk assessments in compliance with company and client requirements.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the offshore/onshore Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including at least 5 years of experience in the GCC region.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position on international major (more than US $1 Billion) Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Computer, Software, Electronic, Marine,…