PMC Quality Manager

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

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced PMC Project Quality Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee quality management systems on major oil and gas projects. In this key role, you will implement quality principles and ensure compliance with project specifications. Candidates must possess a Bachelor degree in Engineering, extensive industry experience, and strong communication skills. This is a critical position contributing to the successful delivery of high-profile energy projects.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of industry standards (ISO 9001).
• Experience in building and managing relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement quality management systems.
• Conduct audits and manage non-conformities.
• Act as key liaison between client and contractors.

Skills

Quality management principles

Effective communication skills

Relationship management

Continuous improvement techniques

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Quality management

Lead Auditor qualification

Membership of quality organizations

Job description

Wood is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented PMC Project Quality Manager to join our team, representing the client on a major oil and gas project. This role is critical to ensuring that all aspects of the project meet the highest standards of quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

As the PMC Project Quality Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing quality management systems, conducting audits, managing non-conformities, and ensuring all contractors and subcontractors adhere to project specifications, codes, and industry best practices. You will act as the key liaison between the client, engineering teams, and construction contractors to drive a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a high-profile energy project, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance at every stage.

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

Managing the application of quality principles, systems, and measures and the quality management system across business units, business groups, or large projects. Focused on improving delivery efficiency customer satisfaction and reducing potential risks and rework whilst complying with Quality policy, and standards and delivering agreed objectives.

Ensures compliance with the Wood Business Management System and compliance through a structured risk-based assurance programme.

Supporting measures that ensure predictable delivery and continuous improvement using performance data to make factually based decisions. Engaging and presenting senior leaders with information and data to enable preventive interventions.

This position has a broad scope and typically applies at BG or sub-BG level or on large/complex Projects/programmes where they are responsible for a quality team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Quality management, project management, or related discipline (essential)
• Lead Auditor qualification by a recognized industry body (essential)
• Membership of CQI/ASQ Quality organizations, Project Management Institute or equivalent (desirable)
• Formal training in recognized root cause analysis techniques (essential)
• 20+ years of relevant experience (preferably in the associated industry)
• Comprehensive understanding of industry standards (ISO 9001)
• Experience in building and managing relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Experience in working with multifunctional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and thrive in a highly dynamic work environment
• High Level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.
• Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques