Lead Technical Safety Engineer

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to oversee technical and operational aspects of major projects. The position requires significant expertise in engineering, project management, and team supervision. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years' progressive experience and hold a relevant engineering degree. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for personal and professional development in an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Competitive salary

Employee share plan

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a technical engineering role.
• Must possess relevant professional license/registration.
• Ability to supervise and manage technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes and objectives.
• Supervise complex engineering tasks and manage teams.
• Provide expert technical advice and solutions.
• Interface with various disciplines and maintain stakeholder relations.
• Participate in business development and technical improvements.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead Technical Safety Engineer – UAE

Wood is recruiting a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE. The role is a full‑time office‑based position with travel requirements.

Key Objectives

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing technical expertise to the business
• Contributing to business growth
• Managing and supervising teams and acting as a technical specialist

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Definition and approval of technical scopes

• Assist in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
• Evaluate current procedures and recommend changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects.
• Make recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.

Executing assigned scopes of work

• Supervise and participate in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
• Formulate and direct investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
• Contribute to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials and complex coordination requirements.
• Coordinate implementation of design engineering solutions.
• Review project‑related documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Supervise complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project.
• Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow.
• Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem.
• Exercise mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Participate in incident investigations as required.
• Assess work against standards, aims and specifications.
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manage key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Organise, actively participate and occasionally lead design reviews.

Providing technical expertise

• Provide expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas.
• Advise on the development of new engineering methods and participate in short and long‑range planning.
• Solve problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercise mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
• Provide expert advice on design processes or construction methods.
• Advise on the development of new engineering methods and participate in short and long‑range planning.
• Evaluate options and select technical solutions that optimise technical and financial success.
• Act as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals.
• Provide awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs.
• Help establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations.
• Undertake Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors.

Contributing to business growth

• Contribute to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Contribute to engineering bids and proposals.

Manage and supervise others

• May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non‑professional staff.
• Outline requirements, assign tasks and supervise progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met.
• Provide technical direction to project team members.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for direct reports.Monitor compliance with competence standards.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans.
• Manage performance of direct reports.
• Support and supervise tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team.
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
• In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk.
• Supervise delivery of subcontracted design engineering.
• Provide HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Establish effective working relations with colleagues, associates, direct reports and project team members.
• Develop productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions.
• Interface with multiple disciplines including project engineers and proposal groups.
• Confere with engineers, managers and others to discuss project, prepare documents and modify schedules.
• Facilitate effective communication between various disciplines.

External

• Establish effective working relations with clients and officials.
• Build relationship with customers to discuss requirements, understand customer needs and apply technical solutions to meet goals.
• Participate in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations.

Level of Influence and Decision-Making Authority

• Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function.
• Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
• Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals.
• Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications.
• May supervise a group of engineers, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others.
• Teaches/coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff.
• Pursue progression of the corporate knowledge base.
• Give input for recruitment, discipline and performance issues.
• Regularly provide functional supervision, i.e. assist, train, review work.
• Errors may have significant impact on profitability and customer relations.
• Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

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 (non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.

Expected Qualifications

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in an engineering discipline, or tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be demonstrated as equivalence.
• Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognized body (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Typically requires more than 10 years progressively more responsible pertinent experience; multidiscipline knowledge as well as quality management standards and practices required.

Role‑Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards.
• Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation.
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals.
• Multi‑discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required.
• Recognised as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff.
• Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule.
• Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter‑departmental and external company interactions.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
• Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions.
• Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
• Good knowledge of the various business units, functions, sectors and services offered within business area; general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholder.
• In depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, able to implement recommended improvements to those commercial objectives; understand and manage technical and commercial risk.

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 of self and others.
• 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.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts around the world shaping standards of the profession.
• Medical insurance ensuring inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance covering life assurance.
• Employee share plan – opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long‑service award celebrating commitment and loyalty.