Lead Process Engineer - EOI

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Process Engineer for its Dubai office. This full-time position involves leading engineering tasks and project design for a major brownfield project. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering, over 10 years of relevant experience, and strong technical and leadership skills. The role is office-based with potential travel to project sites, offering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Over 10 years of engineering experience required.
• Professional chartership or license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes and project design.
• Lead the execution of assigned engineering tasks.
• Provide technical expertise and design reviews.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff.
• Manage project aspects like cost and schedule.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Project leadership

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s engineering degree

Master’s engineering degree

Job description

Lead Process Engineer – Dubai, UAE

Wood is recruiting a Lead Process Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit to execute scopes for a major onshore brownfield project in Dubai. The role is full‑time, office‑based with travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes and project design.
• Lead the execution of assigned engineering tasks and deliver complex solutions.
• Provide technical expertise, design reviews, and knowledge transfer to project teams.
• Supervise and mentor technical specialists and engineer staff.
• Manage project aspects such as cost, schedule, risk, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelor’s (minimum) or Level 7 Master’s engineering degree.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Professional chartership or relevant professional license preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge, problem‑solving, and project leadership skills.
• Effective communication and team collaboration abilities.

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 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.