Engineering Lead

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Lead for its Dubai location. The role requires extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, a strong educational background in chemical engineering, and the ability to lead and manage teams effectively. Candidates should have a proven track record in technical authority and project management, ideally with experience in the Middle East. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and continued professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Meaningful projects with high profile clients

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to manage resources effectively and inspire team members.
• Expert knowledge in more than one specialised field.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes for projects.
• Lead design reviews and manage technical aspects of complex projects.
• Establish scope of work and allocate resources appropriately.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication skills

Problem resolution

Technical writing

Knowledge of industry standards

Education

MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering

Membership of a recognised professional institute

Job description

Overview

Wood is looking for an Engineering Lead to join our team in Basra, Iraq. This is a full‑time onsite position with a travel requirement.

What we can offer

• Meaningful projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we reward at the right level
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections with experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession
• Medical insurance providing inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group life and personal accident insurance covering life assurance and personal accident protection
• Employee share plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with company match
• Long service award recognising commitment and loyalty of our people at milestone service anniversaries

Job Objective

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Execute assigned scopes of work
• Provide discipline expertise to the business as a technical authority where assigned
• Contribute to business growth with technical guidance and innovation
• Lead design reviews and manage technical reviews for complex projects within area of expertise

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Establish scope of work for projects or proposals, allocating and directing staff
• Develop and implement procedures, methods and controls to be used within design and execution phases
• Develop design solutions to deliver products, equipment and materials of the highest standard
• Direct scheduling, cost control and technical conformance during the design phase of projects
• Coordinate activities with other groups and clients to promote continuous improvement of discipline procedures
• Participate in incident investigations and design constraint establishment
• Prepare engineering development proposals and feasibility studies for new or modified components and processes
• Lead design reviews, track metrics and report progress relative to plans
• Exercise technical authority over professional personnel and provide technical reviews for complex projects
• Support business development through engagement, relationship building and identification of opportunities for expansion of scope of work
• Manage and supervise tasks delegated to direct reports, providing technical guidance and coaching less experienced staff
• Ensure compliance with HSSE leadership and site safety requirements

Working Relationships

• Develop productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions
• Engage with inter‑discipline community and promote discipline knowledge sharing
• Build cross‑functional relationships to gain support and frequently provide external technical advice
• Communicate and cooperate with external stakeholders including industry bodies, academia and vendors
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and influence their decisions

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 match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Expected

• MSc / BSc in Chemical Engineering
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years experience in the oil and gas industry
• Requires supervisory experience and understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety
• Ability to manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials) and inspire and motivate a team
• Ingenuity and initiative to coordinate problem resolution and execute schedule requirements within a team environment
• Effective communication skills with proficiency in technical writing and comprehensive documentation
• Expert knowledge in more than one specialised field and broad knowledge of several related disciplines within the function
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards, specifications, engineering and construction practices
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in scope definition
• Previous experience working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Experience in flare networks, produced water systems, firewater systems and prior exposure to refinery environments would be a strong advantage
• Good knowledge of the various business units, functions and services offered within Wood business area and ability to connect internal stakeholders

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 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.