PMC Lead Engineering (Island Design)/Project Engineer

EHIF

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Group Life Insurance
End of Service Gratuity
Employee Share Plan
Long Service Award

Job summary

Wood is recruiting an experienced PMC Lead Engineer for Island Design for ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi. The role leads offshore island design, coordinates civil, structural, marine, geotechnical and offshore interfaces, and ensures deliverables meet project specs and international standards.

Based in Wood's Abu Dhabi office, it offers leadership in a multidisciplinary PMC team and construction support across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of relevant engineering experience, offshore/marine projects.
  • Lead engineering role within PMC/EPCM/EPC environments.
  • Experience with offshore oil & gas projects, platforms or islands.
  • Strong multisdisciplinary coordination with EPC contractors.
  • Experience in design review, technical assurance and construction support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead offshore island design engineering scope from concept through construction support.
  • Establish design criteria, philosophies, bases and technical requirements.
  • Review and approve deliverables from EPC contractors and consultants.
  • Ensure compliance with project specs, standards and client requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineers within the PMC team.
  • Monitor progress, quality and performance against schedules.

Skills

Technical leadership
Multidisciplinary coordination
PMC/EPC execution
Contractor management
Engineering review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Coastal/Geotechnical Engineering
Master's degree in Coastal/Marine/Geotechnical Engineering
Professional engineering certification/registration

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Lead Engineering (Island Design) for our ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Role

Lead and manage the offshore island design engineering activities for a PMC project, ensuring that all engineering deliverables, interfaces, technical studies, and design reviews are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, international codes, and client requirements.

The role will provide technical leadership for the island design discipline and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities involving civil, structural, marine, geotechnical, offshore facilities, pipelines, utilities, and construction interfaces.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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’ service 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, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.

Responsibilities:
Engineering Leadership
  • Lead the overall offshore island design engineering scope from concept/select phase through detailed engineering and construction support.
  • Establish design criteria, engineering philosophies, design basis, specifications, and technical requirements.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables produced by EPC contractors, design consultants, and specialist subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable international standards, local regulations, and Client requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers within the PMC team.
  • Monitor engineering progress, quality, and technical performance against project schedules and milestones.
Offshore Island Design
  • Lead the development and review of offshore island layouts, grading plans, reclamation concepts, breakwaters, causeways, marine facilities, and associated infrastructure.
  • Coordinate geotechnical, hydrodynamic, metocean, coastal, marine, and environmental inputs into the island design.
  • Review design of reclamation systems, rock protection, erosion protection, revetments, seawalls, breakwaters, and associated marine structures.
  • Review settlement, consolidation, stability, bearing capacity, slope stability, scour, and foundation-related design considerations.
  • Coordinate interfaces between the offshore island and topsides, offshore facilities, pipelines, subsea systems, utilities, roads, drainage, and temporary works.
  • Ensure constructability, operability, maintainability, and future expansion requirements are incorporated into the design.
Multidisciplinary Coordination
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, marine, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, process, HSE, and construction disciplines.
  • Manage engineering interfaces between the island, offshore facilities, marine works, pipelines, subsea infrastructure, and onshore facilities.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP/constructability reviews, model reviews, and technical workshops.
  • Resolve technical queries, interface issues, deviations, and design changes.
PMC / EPC Contractor Management
  • Review contractor engineering submissions, calculations, drawings, specifications, design reports, and technical studies.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with approved design basis and project requirements.
  • Review and respond to technical queries, concession requests, deviations, and requests for information.
  • Identify potential engineering risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
  • Support management of engineering change requests and technical deviations.
Construction & Commissioning Support
  • Provide engineering support during offshore island construction and installation activities.
  • Review construction methodologies, temporary works, marine spreads, reclamation sequences, and offshore execution plans.
  • Participate in site visits, technical inspections, FAT/SAT where applicable, and construction readiness reviews.
  • Resolve field engineering issues and ensure as-built requirements are properly captured.
Technical Documentation
  • Review and maintain:
    • Design Basis and Design Criteria
    • Engineering philosophies
    • Layouts and general arrangements
    • Design calculations and reports
    • Technical specifications
    • Material requisitions
    • Engineering drawings
    • Interface registersTechnical query registers
    • Design review comments
    • Engineering deliverables register
    • As-built documentation
Qualifications:
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. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Marine Engineering, Coastal Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Master's degree in Coastal, Marine, Geotechnical, Structural, or Offshore Engineering is advantageous.
  • Professional engineering certification/registration is preferred.
  • Minimum15+ years of relevant engineering experience, with significant experience in offshore, marine, artificial island, reclamation, or major oil & gas infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience in alead engineering role within a PMC/EPCM/EPC environment.
  • Experience with major offshore oil & gas projects, offshore platforms, artificial islands, marine infrastructure, or large-scale reclamation projects.
  • Strong experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and EPC contractors.
  • Experience with design review, contractor management, technical assurance, and construction support.
Technical Knowledge
  • API / ASME standards
  • ISO offshore standards
  • BS / EN standards
  • DNV standards and recommended practices
  • PIANC guidelines
  • Eurocodes
  • Local authority and environmental requirements
  • Client engineering specifications and standards
Knowledge of the following is desirable:
  • Coastal and marine engineering
  • Geotechnical and reclamation engineering
  • Hydrodynamic and wave studies
  • Metocean conditions
  • Breakwater and revetment design
  • Shore protection and scour protection
  • Settlement and consolidation analysis
  • Marine structures
  • Offshore construction methodologies
  • Dredging and reclamation
  • Offshore logistics and temporary works
  • Interface management
Key Competencies
  • Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills
  • Excellent multidisciplinary coordination capability
  • Strong understanding of PMC/EPC project execution
  • Contractor and consultant management
  • Engineering review and technical assurance
  • Problem-solving and interface management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work under project schedule and delivery pressure
  • Strong understanding of HSE and engineering quality requirements
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