PMC Material Management Specialist

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is recruiting a PMC Material Management Specialist to support a major ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is based on an offshore rotation (6/3) and will oversee materials management across offshore construction, ensuring timely availability, handling, storage and movement of materials to support safe and efficient project execution.

You will lead the offshore materials management efforts, coordinate with procurement, expediting, logistics and project controls, oversee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of offshore/onshore Oil & Gas experience, with at least 5 years in GCC.
• PMC materials management leadership experience preferred.
• Strong command of English (spoken and written).
• Experience leading a team of specialists and engineers.
• Working knowledge of electrical discipline codes and offshore/onshore practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials management across offshore construction operations to ensure timely availability, control, storage and movement of materials.
• Coordinate with procurement, expediting, logistics, construction and project controls to align material readiness with offshore schedules.
• Review and endorse contractor deliverables related to materials management including plans and load-out schedules.
• Monitor offshore material status, inventory, shortages, and forecasts, identifying risks with mitigations.
• Interface with EPC contractors, logistics providers, vessel operators and client representatives on materials issues.
• Provide guidance to offshore materials coordinators and contractor personnel to ensure coordination and accountability.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices in offshore materials management and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore experience

English proficiency

Project management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for a PMC Material Management Specialist to support a major ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role will be based on an offshore rotation and will be responsible for overseeing materials management activities across offshore construction operations, ensuring the timely availability, control, handling, storage, and movement of materials to support safe and efficient project execution.Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at offshore Abu Dhabi-UAE, rotation (6/3).Provide PMC leadership and oversight of materials management activities for offshore construction, ensuring alignment with project specifications, schedules, and contractual requirements.Act as the PMC focal point for offshore materials control, ensuring timely availability of materials, equipment, and consumables to support uninterrupted offshore execution.Ensure materials handling, storage, preservation, and movements comply with HSE standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.Oversee EPC contractors’ materials management plans, logistics strategies, warehousing arrangements, and offshore supply chains.Monitor and control offshore material status, inventory levels, shortages, surpluses, and critical items, proactively identifying risks and mitigation actions.Coordinate closely with procurement, expediting, logistics, construction, and project controls teams to ensure material readiness aligns with offshore schedules.Review and endorse contractor deliverables related to materials management, including material control procedures, logistics plans, preservation plans, and offshore load‑out schedules.Ensure effective interface management between onshore warehouses, yards, marine logistics, and offshore installations.Track and report material movements, offshore inventory, consumption, and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and transparency.Support offshore construction teams by resolving material‑related issues that could impact productivity or schedule.Ensure proper receipt, inspection, tagging, storage, preservation, and traceability of offshore materials and equipment.Monitor compliance with material certification, documentation, and quality requirements, including MRBs and NCRs related to materials.Participate in constructability reviews, offshore readiness reviews, SIMOPS reviews, and risk assessments from a materials and logistics perspective.Act as the offshore liaison with EPC contractors, logistics providers, vessel operators, and client representatives on materials‑related matters.Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews related to materials management and logistics activities.Promote continuous improvement, best practices, and lessons learned in offshore materials management and logistics execution.Provide guidance and support to offshore materials coordinators and contractor personnel, fostering strong coordination and accountability.Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and close‑out of materials records, including surplus management, return to stock, and final handover documentation.Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC regionMust have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects. Managing team of Specialists, Senior Engineers and Engineers.Offshore experience is must, whilst ADNOC experience is desiredPMC experience is requiredFully coherent in all international codes and standardsExcellent command of both spoken and written English is requiredEnthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn / Flexible with a can-do attitudeWorking hands on Experience on SPELMust have working knowledge and experience of electrical discipline relevant offshore/onshore oil and gas industry codes, specifications and practicesPrevious experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantageWood 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.comDiversity StatementWe 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.