Lead GIS Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Lead GIS Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time, office-based role with business trips.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Lead GIS Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time, office-based role with business trips.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead GIS Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has a significant presence in Iraq, with a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts, and over 850 employees. We support clients in delivering energy security and decarbonisation ambitions, supporting complex oil and gas projects, and promoting sustainability and a skilled workforce.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects in Iraq for high-profile clients
• Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and employee networks
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Professional development tailored to your needs
• Global connections with industry experts
• Medical Insurance
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Employee Share Plan
• Long Service Award

Key Objectives

• Contribute to engineering excellence by defining scopes, executing work, providing expertise, and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes, improve procedures, and recommend innovations.
• Supervise and participate in delivery of complex engineering tasks, evaluate data, and coordinate design solutions.
• Provide technical expertise, develop applications, and act as a technical specialist.
• Manage and supervise teams, provide technical guidance, and support recruitment and performance management.

Working Relationships

Establish effective internal and external relationships with colleagues, clients, and professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

We value diversity and encourage applicants with relevant experience in oil & gas projects, EPC/EPCM contracts, and leadership in technical roles. A B.S. degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience are required. Skills include project management, technical expertise, communication, and adaptability.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.