Graduate Project Services; UAE National

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Project Services professional who is eager to begin a career in project controls, cost engineering, planning, and project administration. You will work closely with experienced project teams, supporting project delivery and gaining hands-on exposure to industry tools, processes, and best practices.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are deliveringsolutionsandexpertiseto support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications, and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

Our strategy is centered around growth, building partnerships with clients across the UK, Norway, the Middle East, and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects:
  Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
  We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package:
  Reviewed regularly to ensure market alignment
• Medical Insurance:
  Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient coverage
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance:
  Company-provided cover
• End of Service Gratuity:
  In line with UAE Labor Law
• Employee Share Plan:
  Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award:
  Recognising loyalty and contribution at key service milestones
• Professional development:
  Tailored development plans to support your career growth
• Global connections:
  Collaborate with experts across the world
• Energy Transition Academy:
  Engage with experts and gain exposure to current and emerging energy systems

The key objectives for this role are:

(Modified for Graduate Project Services)

• Support the project services team in monitoring project cost, schedule, and progress.
• Assist in preparing project reports, dashboards, and documentation for internal and client use.
• Learn and apply project control processes, including cost tracking, change management, and planning.
• Contribute to project coordination activities to ensure smooth execution and communication across teams.
• Develop an understanding of project governance, systems, and procedures within the Oil & Gas sector.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

(Modified for Graduate Project Services)

• Support cost engineers and planners with data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Assist in updating project schedules, cost trackers, and progress measurement tools.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project updates and assist in compiling project reports.
• Maintain project documentation, registers, and filing systems.
• Participate in project meetings, capturing minutes and action items where required.
• Support project change management processes, helping to track variations and impacts.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the efficient delivery of project activities.
• Adhere to Wood processes, tools, and governance requirements.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement but believe you have the potential and motivation for this role, we encourage you to apply. Delivering solutions to the world’s greatest challenges will take all of us.

Expected:

(Modified for Graduate Project Services)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills
• Interest in developing a career in project controls, planning, or cost engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Power Point
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn industry tools, systems, and processes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Motivated, proactive, and committed to personal and professional development

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