Engineering Manager

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Manager based in Sharjah, UAE. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects in the oil & gas sector, focusing on technical assurance and stakeholder management. Required qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering and over 20 years of relevant experience, with a preference for those familiar with GCC projects. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• At least five years in a similar position.
• Specific GCC region project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the engineering portion of multi-discipline engineering scope.
• Drive technical assurance and promote corporate/client procedures.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Manage key stakeholders and prepare engineering content.
• Own engineering processes and develop policies.
• Maintain internal and external working relationships.
• Influence operational budget and KPI delivery.

Skills

Oil and Gas project lifecycle experience

Pre-FEED and FEED expertise

Persuasion and influencing skills

Cultural awareness

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Introduction

Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager role based in Sharjah, UAE. Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood Overview

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.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans
• Global connections to experts around the world shaping industry standards
• Medical Insurance providing inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance coverage
• Employee Share Plan offering share purchase opportunities and company match
• Long Service Award celebrating commitment and loyalty at 5‑year milestones

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of multi‑discipline engineering scope on one or more projects/work scopes, coordinating and completing engineering and start‑up aspects while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget goals.
• Drive technical assurance: promote corporate/client procedures, assist incident investigations, monitor compliance, deliver learning opportunities, focus on process safety, eliminate technical incidents through controls and reviews, identify and mitigate risks, and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams: plan, organise, direct, and evaluate activities; assist recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and workforce planning; ensure appropriate resourcing and competence.
• Manage key stakeholders: prepare engineering content for project execution plans; direct and manage engineering activities; negotiate with clients; assign, coordinate, and review technical work; resolve complex conflicts and facilitate agreement; drive margin improvement opportunities.
• Own engineering processes: develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures; apply and develop new strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Maintain internal and external working relationships: collaborate with business interfaces, business/functional communities, industry bodies, academia, vendors, and client interfaces.
• Exercise influence over operational budget, KPI delivery, annual functional budgets, change management, and talent succession planning.

Expected Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 20+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five years in a similar position.
• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region (preferred).
• Pre‑FEED and FEED experience required; Detailed Engineering experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience in Oil and Gas projects across lifecycle in GCC region.
• Pre‑FEED, FEED, and Detailed Engineering experience.

Personal Attributes

• Models company values, behaviours, and ethics, promoting them in others.
• Significant persuasion and influencing skills.
• Awareness and respect for cultural diversity and continuous development of own skills.

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.