Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development

Global connections

Job summary

John Wood Group PLC in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Lead Engineer - Corrosion & Materials to lead consultancy delivery across internal Wood units and external clients. The role is primarily UAE-based with occasional on-site support both onshore and offshore.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in corrosion management, materials selection, coatings, welding, metallurgy, and integrity assessments while mentoring engineers and driving project success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading corrosion and materials projects.
• Experience on energy/oil & gas sector projects preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead corrosion and materials consultancy delivery for internal Wood units and external clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Interface with clients to ensure high-quality, value-adding solutions.
• Support business growth and bids with technical input.

Skills

Corrosion engineering

Materials engineering

Technical leadership

Client liaison

Job description

The Role

TheLead Materials and Corrosion Engineerwill lead the delivery of materials engineering consultancy services to the internal Wood business units and to Wood’s external client base. This role is primarily based in Wood offices but may also require on-site support, both onshore and offshore.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets.

Fromadvisory(front end studies, concept design and strategic planning) todesign(FEED, detailed design and owner’s engineer) through todelivery(project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Not forgetting our world-leading subsea,decarbonisation,new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise, our ability to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects knows no bounds.

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 organisation 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’ service 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

The Lead Engineer - Corrosion & Materials will lead the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients across the energy sector. The role is primarily based in the UAE but may require occasional support at client facilities both onshore and offshore.

The role is responsible for the delivery of technical consultancy services covering corrosion management, material selection, coatings, welding and metallurgy, integrity assessments and cathodic protection. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on projects, support business growth initiatives, mentor junior engineers and act as a key interface with clients to ensure high-quality, value-adding solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.

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 & 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.