Lead Project Engineer

Wood; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Global connections

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Share plan

Long service award

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our Sharjah, UAE team. This full-time, office-based role focuses on technical leadership and delivery across brownfield oil & gas projects in the GCC region. The incumbent will supervise disciplines, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to standards and safety practices.

A strong background in project planning and contract management is essential. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in oil & gas projects, with at least 5 years in a similar

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• Five or more years in a similar Lead/Senior position.
• Hands-on experience managing or delivering Lump Sum contracts/projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical delivery of engineering excellence by executing assigned scopes of work.
• Provide discipline expertise to the business and support task delegation to the team.
• Apply technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce deliverables including complex problems.
• Lead engineering activities with minimal guidance and coordinate tasks on medium complexity projects.
• Serve as primary discipline engineer or technical authority on projects with significant scope.
• Select engineering techniques and make design recommendations based on professional knowledge.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Project planning

Engineering standards

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Engineering 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-Specific Skills and Knowledge

Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team managing motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates Professional level of ability in the application of standards processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards Technically competent in own discipline pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework legislation changes initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws principles mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs Demonstrated skills in persuasion negotiation motivation and communication Demonstrated proficiency in project planning Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units Functions Sectors and services offered within business area and general understanding of other Wood business offerings Personal attributes Solutions-oriented and creative able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form Good interpersonal and team working skills builds positive relationships with supervisors subordinates peers and clients Enthusiastic conscientious and committed to continuous professional development High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative Possesses integrity strong work ethic positive attitude and is dependable Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project Remarkable people trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Job Objective

• Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing discipline expertise to the business
• Supporting and supervising task delegation to team
• Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems
• Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction
• May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity
• Performs engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project
• Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations
• Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks

Expected

B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university. Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
• Candidates must have hands‑on experience managing or delivering Lump Sum contracts/projects

Our Clients and Projects

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future Transforming the world Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country With a 90-year heritage 10 major contracts and over 850 employees we have the skills expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance modifications and engineering solutions We are committed to decarbonising existing assets producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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 services of our employees at 5-year service milestones