Lead Risk Engineer/Risk Manager

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Lead Risk Engineer in Abu Dhabi. You will manage project risks from engineering to construction, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. Successful candidates should have a strong background in risk management within the energy sector. Competitive remuneration and benefits are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development opportunities

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in developing risk management frameworks.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Experience in the energy sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Monitor and report project risk statuses.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure risk assessment.

Skills

Risk management

Project delivery

Problem-solving

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Risk Engineer or Risk Manager as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Remarkable People, Trusted by Clients to Design and Advance the World.

Role Purpose:

The Risk Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the project risk management framework throughout all project phases from engineering and procurement through to construction and commissioning. The role ensures that all potential risks are systematically identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored to support project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Our Clients and Projects:

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

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 organization 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’ services 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

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.