Engineering Manager

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting an Engineering Manager to join ADNOC Offshore for Umm Shaif Gas Cap Phase 1 – Packages 2 & 3. You will lead the engineering department, ensure technical objectives are met within scope, budget, and schedule, and provide governance to FEED contractors and consultants.

You will drive design optimization, ensure adherence to codes and HSE standards, mentor engineers, and liaise with multiple departments to resolve technical issues and maintain high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent.
• Minimum 20+ years’ experience in oil & gas with 10+ years as Engineering Manager.
• Experience with global contractors and suppliers in major oil & gas facilities.
• Strong ability to mentor and develop technical staff.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and compliance of engineering activities with contract, project specs and standards.
• Manage technical aspects of Project Risk Management Plan and Change Management.
• Support QA programs and mentor ADNOC staff assigned to the project.
• Oversee design optimization, 3D modeling, and reviews/workshops.
• Provide guidance to PMT and contractors’ engineering organizations.
• Oversee bid analysis, vendor prequalification, and performance evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in management or equivalent

Tools

Engineering software

Codes and standards knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Wood is looking to recruit Engineering Manager to join ADNOC Offshore - Umm Shaif Gas Cap Phase 1 - Package 2 & 3 project. Manage all engineering aspects of the Project to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget, and schedule. Provide leadership to the Engineering Department and the FEED Engineering Contractor. Ensure adequate technical expertise is available to perform technical reviews of deliverables developed by engineering consultants/contractors. Pursue economical design optimization. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, HSE guidelines, and best practices. Coordinate and interface with other Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations, and contractors/consultants to resolve technical issues and ensure quality engineering execution and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and accuracy of Engineering Consultant’s engineering activities and compliance with contract, project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best practices
• Manage technical aspects of Project Risk Management Plan
• Manage technical aspects of Management of Change ProgramSupport the Project Quality Assurance Program
• Oversee the development of ADNOC engineering staff assigned to the Project, and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure technical requirements of the Brownfield scope are adequately defined and engineered
• Provide technical and administrative guidance to the PMT and Contractor’s engineering organizations
• Oversee design optimization and validation
• Sponsor layout, design, 3D Model, HAZID, and PHA reviews/workshops and ensure their completeness and quality
• Ensure appropriate engineering expertise and participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models
• Manage technical bid analysis activities
• Ensure appropriate technical involvement and analysis during vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree in management or equivalent
• Minimum Twenty 20+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, with broad experience in all phases (i.e. engineering, procurement and construction) of major Oil & Gas capital projects and facilities design, with a minimum of 10 (ten) years as an Engineering Manager
• Experience with contractors and suppliers worldwide, in particular those involved in the construction of major oil and gas facilities
• Experience in the recruitment and development of technical staff
• Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems
• Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.