Chinese Translator (Site Based - Habshan)

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Chinese Translator to manage translation workflows and provide linguistic support for various projects. Candidates should have proven experience translating technical, legal, or marketing materials and be skilled in proofreading and editing documents. The position offers competitive remuneration and numerous benefits, including medical insurance and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

End of Service Gratuity

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a translator in technical, legal, or marketing materials.
• Strong understanding of cultural and contextual adaptation.
• Experience in managing translation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translate documents.
• Provide linguistic support for projects.
• Manage translation workflows and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Translation

Proofreading

Cultural adaptation

Terminology management

Job description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chinese Translator with a proven track record in a similar role coordinating on-site activities.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the 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 decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• 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’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• To accurately and effectively translate documents and provide linguistic support for projects, while also managing translation workflows and ensuring quality and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include translating technical, legal, or marketing materials, proofreading and editing, maintaining terminology databases, collaborating with clients and team members, and adapting content to be culturally and contextually appropriate for the target audience.

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.