Lead Project Engineer

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting company is seeking a Lead Project Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. This full-time role involves technical delivery on major oil & gas projects, requiring extensive experience and leadership skills. The successful candidate will manage project scopes, ensure compliance with standards, and mentor junior engineers. Attractive benefits, including competitive salary and professional development, are part of the offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Professional development plans

Employee share plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• 5+ years in a leadership position.
• Experience in GCC region.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned scopes of work for projects.
• Ensure successful project completion within constraints.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to technical staff.

Skills

Project planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full‑time office‑based role.

Role Overview

This Lead Project Engineer will be part of the Iraq Operations Business, contributing to the technical delivery of engineering excellence on major Brownfield oil & gas projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing assigned scopes of work, including planning, scheduling, and preparing documentation for projects.
• Ensuring successful completion of projects/ phases within budgeted time, cost and quality constraints.
• Participating in engineering approaches, investigations, and performance specification development.
• Checking engineering calculations and drawings against industry codes and standards.
• Providing guidance, technical leadership and mentoring for mid‑level technical staff.
• Participating in audits, incident investigations, design reviews and site visits.
• Managing small work groups, assigning tasks, preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintaining compliance with HSSE and safety requirements in both office and site environments.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, with at least 5 years in a similar leadership position.
• Pre‑FEED/FEED, Detailed Engineering and design experience in the GCC region.
• Proficient in project planning, calculation templates and software relevant to the discipline.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and innovate solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Meaningful and high‑profile projects across Iraq.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities.
• Professional development plans tailored to individual needs.
• Medical insurance and group life & personal accident coverage.
• Employee share plan and long‑service award milestone recognition.
• Global network of experts and industry connections.

About Wood

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, delivering solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets across 60 countries with approximately 35,000 employees.

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 based on objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.