Head of Technical Safety & Engineering Excellence

Thehseleader; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Head of Discipline Engineering to lead the Civil, Structural and Architectural teams across onshore and offshore projects in the region. You will drive engineering excellence, governance, and capability development, while role-modeling safety, ethics, and inclusivity.

The role requires 25+ years in mega projects, experience with ADNOC and Middle East clients, and strong leadership across diverse teams. A comprehensive benefits package and energy transition focus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in onshore/offshore mega projects.
• Proven leadership of discipline teams and delivery excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil, Structural and Architectural discipline teams for onshore and offshore projects.
• Ensure safe, compliant, high-quality delivery of engineering services.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Wood is seeking a Head of Discipline Engineering to lead the Civil, Structural and Architectural teams across onshore and offshore projects in the region. You will drive engineering excellence, governance, and capability development, while role-modeling safety, ethics, and inclusivity.

The role requires 25+ years in mega projects, experience with ADNOC and Middle East clients, and strong leadership across diverse teams. A comprehensive benefits package and energy transition focus are offered.