Lead Flow Assurance Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lead Flow Assurance Engineer to manage key projects within the Production Optimisation team. Applicants should possess expertise in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and transport phenomena, alongside strong leadership and interpersonal skills. This role offers participation in business development and a chance to supervise senior consultants. The position promotes energy transition initiatives while supporting existing infrastructure and optimizing asset performance. A competitive salary and flexible benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

4x base salary life insurance

Commitment to professional development

Global connections

Qualifications

• Experience managing key projects and client interfaces.
• Solid technical background in flow assurance and process consulting.
• Experience in both oil and gas and energy transition markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies and projects from conceptual to detailed engineering.
• Play a leading role in client interactions and business development.
• Supervise senior flow assurance/process consultants.

Skills

Technical knowledge in thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Transport phenomena

People leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Flow Assurance Engineer to join its Production Optimisation team within the Digital Consulting business unit.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

To support continued growth within the Production Optimisation team in Abu Dhabi, we are searching for a driven, solution‑orientated and creative Lead Flow Assurance Engineer with technical knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and transport phenomena, and people leadership skills to play a leading role in both the traditional oil and gas and the energy transition markets.

As a Lead Engineer, you will lead studies and projects ranging from conceptual to detailed engineering and operation support. You will have the opportunity to be involved in business development activities and work as part of a global team.

This role is to manage key projects, develop technical proficiency within the company, assist in new opportunities and interfaces with key clients, you will have a solid technical background and be comfortable being a primary point of contact with senior clients and specialists.

You will primarily supervise senior flow assurance / process consultants and will have excellent interpersonal skills and management experience.

Our Clients & Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Production Optimisation team are part of our Digital consulting business unit. We support our clients to secure economic recovery from existing infrastructure, optimising assets and enabling extension of productive field life whilst accelerating the move towards net Zero. The work we do predominately enables Energy security whilst we transition. However, we are also growing our services across Carbon Capture Utilisation and storage and transportation of Hydrogen and Ammonia.

With Wood’s ambitious growth within energy transition related business, you will have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to our global pool of knowledge experts in a range of topics, including traditional oil and gas, CO2 and H2 transport.

Wood is an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions
• Flexible working arrangements; that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary; with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• 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

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.