Head of Project Controls

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 380,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident保险

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Job summary

Wood, a global engineering and energy services company, invites applications for Head of Project Controls in Abu Dhabi. The role provides strategic leadership, governance and functional management of Project Controls across the assigned Business Grouping, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and driving delivery excellence.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control, Estimating and Change Control, with strong leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; master's preferred.
• Advanced expertise across Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control and Estimating.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Project Controls function across the Business Grouping.
• Develop and implement the functional strategy in line with corporate standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure consistent project delivery excellence.
• Lead multidisciplinary Project Controls teams and manage governance.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Control

Estimating

Change Control

Risk Analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Project Controls software

Job description

The Role

The Head of Project Controls provides strategic leadership governance and functional management of the Project Controls function across the assigned Business Grouping The role is responsible for establishing the functional strategy ensuring compliance with corporate standards developing organizational capability driving continuous improvement and enabling consistent project delivery excellence

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future Transforming the world Wood s Oil Gas amp 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 services 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

Job Objective

Head of Project Controls provides strategic leadership governance and functional management of the Project Controls function across the assigned Business Grouping The role is responsible for establishing the functional strategy ensuring compliance with corporate standards developing organizational capability driving continuous improvement and enabling consistent project delivery excellence 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 amp 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

Qualifications

Minimum ISCED Level 6 Bachelor s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience ISCED Level 7 Master s Degree preferred

Minimum ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience. ISCED Level 7 (Master's Degree) preferred.Advanced expertise across all Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning amp Scheduling, Cost Control, Estimating, Change Control, Risk Analysis.Extensive industry experience in Project Controls leadership.Strong experience managing multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.Excellent understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies.Comprehensive knowledge of Project Controls processes and best practices.Experience supporting engineering and construction projects.Proficient in both manual and computerized Project Controls systems and business applications.Experience implementing and optimizing Project Controls digital tools.Proven ability to: Drive organizational performance, Influence change, Lead transformation initiatives, Deliver business improvements.Strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into practical execution plans.Collaborative leadership style. Culturally aware and inclusive. Values diversity and fosters teamwork.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence, inspire, and drive behavioural change across all organizational levels.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Applies sound professional judgement to resolve complex issues.Skilled coach and mentor. Provides constructive developmental feedback to build capability across the Project Controls function.Demonstrates and promotes Wood's Vision, Values, and Behaviours through leadership and decision-making.

Knowledge Skills amp Experience

• Technical Expertise Advanced expertise across all Project Controls disciplines including Planning amp Scheduling Cost Control Estimating Change Control Risk Analysis Extensive industry experience in Project Controls leadership Strong experience managing multidisciplinary Project Controls teams
• Project Management Excellent understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Controls processes and best practices
• Experience supporting engineering and construction projects
• Systems amp Technology Proficient in both manual and computerized Project Controls systems and business applications Experience implementing and optimizing Project Controls digital tools
• Leadership Proven ability to Drive organizational performance Influence change Lead transformation initiatives Deliver business improvements

Leadership

• Proven ability to Drive organizational performance Influence change Lead transformation initiatives Deliver business improvements

Personal Attributes

Strategic Leadership Strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into practical execution plans Collaboration Collaborative leadership style Culturally aware and inclusive Values diversity and fosters teamwork Communication amp Influence Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence inspire and drive behavioural change across all organizational levels Minimum ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) in a relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience. ISCED Level 7 (Master's Degree) preferred.Advanced expertise across all Project Controls disciplines, including: Planning amp Scheduling, Cost Control, Estimating, Change Control, Risk Analysis.Extensive industry experience in Project Controls leadership.Strong experience managing multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.Excellent understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies.Comprehensive knowledge of Project Controls processes and best practices.Experience supporting engineering and construction projects.Proficient in both manual and computerized Project Controls systems and business applications.Experience implementing and optimizing Project Controls digital tools.Proven ability to: Drive organizational performance, Influence change, Lead transformation initiatives, Deliver business improvements.Strategic mindset with the ability to translate long-term objectives into practical execution plans.Collaborative leadership style. Culturally aware and inclusive. Values diversity and fosters teamwork.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence, inspire, and drive behavioural change across all organizational levels.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Applies sound professional judgement to resolve complex issues.Skilled coach and mentor. Provides constructive developmental feedback to build capability across the Project Controls function.Demonstrates and promotes Wood's Vision, Values, and Behaviours through leadership and decision-making.