PMC Lead Planning and Cost Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Cost Control Engineer based in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring workplace safety, developing policies, and conducting risk assessments. This position offers competitive remuneration, medical insurance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a premier team in delivering substantial projects across the energy sector, where your expertise will contribute significantly to safety initiatives and project success.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance cover

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development plans

Global expert network

Energy Transition Academy participation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in workplace safety initiatives.
• Experience in environmental compliance mechanisms.
• Familiarity with developing safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workplace safety and employee well-being.
• Oversee company-wide safety initiatives.
• Develop risk assessment policies.

Skills

Workplace safety

Environmental compliance

Risk assessments

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Cost Control Engineer with a proven track record in ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and employee well‑being by developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing company‑wide safety initiatives for a high‑profile client.

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’ 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.