Head of Discipline Engineering – Offshore & Onshore

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Head of Department to lead its Engineering Department in Abu Dhabi. This role involves driving engineering excellence across various teams, managing both onshore and offshore projects, and ensuring the successful execution of high-profile projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in leading engineering teams, a deep understanding of industry standards, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Competitive remuneration, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of experience on onshore and offshore mega projects (cap-ex over 2 billion USD).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head of Discipline role.
• Expert-level understanding of discipline engineering tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering excellence across disciplines for projects.
• Lead and manage engineering teams effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety and governance practices.

Skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Leadership and communication skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Head of Department to lead its Engineering Department in Abu Dhabi. This role involves driving engineering excellence across various teams, managing both onshore and offshore projects, and ensuring the successful execution of high-profile projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in leading engineering teams, a deep understanding of industry standards, and the ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Competitive remuneration, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development are part of the offer.