Engagement Administrator (UAE National )

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is offering an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Administrator in Abu Dhabi, targeting UAE Nationals. This role is designed for individuals eager to kickstart their careers in administration with responsibilities such as managing office tasks and supporting team activities. Prior experience is not necessary, but a proactive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering competitive remuneration, comprehensive medical insurance, and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required.
• Ability to perform clerical and administrative duties.
• Understanding of departmental operations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle office tasks and support team operations.
• Perform full clerical, administrative, and general office duties.
• Organize and maintain files of the manager’s correspondence.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

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

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Administrator (UAE National) to join our team in Abu Dhabi. This role is ideal for someone eager to start their career in administration, with responsibilities including handling office tasks, supporting team operations, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day activities. No prior experience is required—just a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn!

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:

• Performs full clerical, administrative and general office duties involving transcription, typing, record and file maintenance, data entry and telephone reception.
• Requires an understanding of the content of the manager’s job and method of operation as well as knowledge of departmental operations and procedures.
• Organizes and maintains files of manager’s correspondence, records etc. and follows up pending matters.
• Acts as receptionist for the manager, screening correspondence and telephone calls.

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.