PMC Offshore Construction Lead

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced PMC Offshore Construction Lead in Abu Dhabi to oversee pipeline construction projects. This role demands a minimum of 15 years in the Oil & Gas industry, including 5 years in similar capacities. Responsibilities include managing offshore construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and leading a team of specialists. The company offers competitive remuneration and various benefits including medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Long Service Award

Commitment to professional development

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in the offshore/onshore Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position on mega projects.
• Previous offshore experience is essential, ADNOC experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical discipline codes and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore construction activities ensuring compliance with standards.
• Monitor construction progress and manage risks effectively.
• Provide technical guidance during offshore installation and commissioning.
• Ensure documentation and close-out of offshore activities are accurate.

Skills

Leadership

Construction Management

Risk Assessment

HSE Compliance

Technical Guidance

Communication

Project Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering

Tools

SPEL

International Codes and Standards

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Offshore Construction Lead based in Abu Dhabi to support ADNOC offshore project within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at offshore Abu Dhabi-UAE, rotation (6/3).

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Lead Pipeline Engineer based in Abu Dhabi to support ADNOC offshore project within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Engineer (Construction Pipeline) with a proven track record in specializing in Construction Pipeline oversees the planning, execution, and management of pipeline construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while optimizing project efficiency 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of offshore construction activities, ensuring execution aligns with approved designs, project specifications, contractual requirements, and international standards.
• Act as the PMC focal point for offshore construction, delivering safe, efficient, and cost‑effective execution in line with project objectives.
• Ensure that offshore construction works are executed in accordance with HSE requirements, company procedures, and regulatory obligations, with zero harm as a core objective.
• Oversee EPC contractors’ construction methodologies, schedules, and work plans, ensuring readiness for offshore installation activities.
• Monitor and manage offshore construction progress, costs, and quality, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures to avoid schedule delays or cost overruns.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to ensure constructability is embedded in designs and that design changes are effectively managed during execution.
• Lead and participate in constructability reviews, risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOPs, SIMOPS reviews, and offshore readiness reviews.
• Provide technical and operational guidance during offshore installation, hook‑up, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up activities.
• Resolve offshore construction issues in collaboration with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted execution.
• Review and endorse contractor deliverables such as construction procedures, lifting plans, installation methodologies, marine spreads, and execution schedules.
• Ensure effective interfaces between offshore construction and onshore teams, including engineering, procurement, logistics, operations, and project controls.
• Act as the primary offshore liaison with the Client, regulatory bodies, vessel operators, and EPC contractors.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews related to offshore construction activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in construction execution, including safety performance, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Promote the use of best practices, lessons learned, and industry standards to enhance offshore execution performance.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to offshore PMC team members, fostering a strong safety culture and high‑performance environment.
• Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and close‑out of offshore construction activities, including handover and 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 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 region
• Must 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 desired
• PMC experience is required
• Fully coherent in all international codes andstandards
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn / Flexible with a can‑doattitude
• Working hands on Experience onSPEL
• Must have working knowledge and experience of electrical discipline relevant offshore/onshore oil and gas industry codes, specifications andpractices
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage