Head of Technical Safety & Engineering Excellence

Wood

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 1,101,726 - 1,468,968

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Head of Department in Abu Dhabi to lead the engineering discipline, ensuring the successful execution of high-profile projects. You will drive engineering excellence across Civil, Structural, and Architectural teams, maintaining the highest safety and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate has over 25 years of experience, including 5 years in a Head of Discipline role, demonstrating extensive knowledge in engineering delivery and strong leadership skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits including medical insurance and an employee share plan are offered.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 25 years of experience in onshore and offshore mega projects (Capex of over 2 billion USD).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head of Discipline role.
  • Deep knowledge in API, IEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA codes.

Responsibilities

  • Drive engineering excellence within Civil, Structural and Architectural teams for onshore and offshore projects.
  • Provide functional leadership to Discipline Engineers.
  • Support business development activities to identify and secure new work.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic thinking
Stakeholder management
Technical Safety Discipline knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Engineering delivery tools

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Head of Department in Abu Dhabi to lead the engineering discipline, ensuring the successful execution of high-profile projects. You will drive engineering excellence across Civil, Structural, and Architectural teams, maintaining the highest safety and ethical standards.

The ideal candidate has over 25 years of experience, including 5 years in a Head of Discipline role, demonstrating extensive knowledge in engineering delivery and strong leadership skills. Competitive remuneration and benefits including medical insurance and an employee share plan are offered.

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