Piping Engineer - EOI

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Piping Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on executing assigned scopes of work for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE. The role is a full‑time office‑based position in Dubai with travel required.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq and continues to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions through complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  ; we actively support diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we reward at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development
  ; development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections
  : join experts around the world who shape industry standards
• Medical Insurance – inpatient and outpatient medical care available
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance – Life Assurance cover provided
• The Employee Share Plan – opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award – celebrate commitment and loyalty at 5‑year milestones

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing technical expertise to the business
• Contributing to business growth
• Managing and supervising teams and/or acting as a technical specialist

• Definition and approval of technical scopes – assists in establishing project aims, evaluates procedures to improve efficiency, recommends organisational changes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work – supervises complex engineering tasks, formulates investigations, coordinates design solutions, reviews documentation, manages stakeholder relationships.
• Providing technical expertise – offers expert advice on design processes, participates in planning, evaluates technical solutions, acts as Technical Authority when appointed.
• Contributing to business growth – engages in relationship building, supports engineering bids and proposals.
• Manage and supervise others – supervises technical specialists, provides technical guidance, mentors, manages performance, ensures HSSE leadership.

• Internal – establishes effective relations with colleagues, direct reports, project team members; facilitates communication across disciplines.
• External – establishes effective relations with clients and officials; builds customer relationships and applies technical solutions.

• Decisions significantly influence medium‑term technical, operational and financial results.
• Work performed under general direction and reviewed for conformance with policies.
• Assists in unusual situations, informs manager and potentially controversial matters.
• May supervise a group of engineers or provide expert guidance and advice to others.
• Regularly provides functional supervision and assists in recruitment, discipline and performance issues.

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) – Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognised body (preferred).

• 10+ years progressively responsible experience; multi‑discipline knowledge and quality management standards required.

• Technically competent in own discipline; pursues continuous professional development.
• Professional knowledge of regulatory framework and legislation.
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals.
• Multi‑discipline knowledge and advanced engineering principles and quality management standards required.
• Recognised as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff.
• Ability to execute and oversee…