Project Engineering Manager

Wood is currently recruiting a Project Engineering Manager to join its UAE business unit. This is a full‑time onsite position based in Dubai, UAE.

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

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.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineering Manager to join our UAE Business Unit.

The role

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long‑term growth of the region.

• 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 its appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones

• Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi‑discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start‑up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.

• Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
• Managing and leading, supporting, and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
• Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
• Undertaking the role of process owner
• Driving safety by design
• Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation
• May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department
• The Engineering Manager leads by example, consistently displaying and enforcing the Company’s values and…