PMC Senior Construction Engineer EandI

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking a PMC Senior Construction Engineer E&I for the ADNOC Onshore project, based on onshore site in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule, budget compliance and adherence to ADNOC standards while supervising EPC contractors on site.

The candidate will lead construction management, project control, QA/QC and HSE, coordinating with engineering, procurement and commissioning teams to deliver complex energy projects within a strong governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of construction experience with 5–7 years in PMC/consultant roles.
• Proven onshore oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or large industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and standards.
• Familiarity with international codes (ACI, BS, ASTM, Eurocodes).
• Experience with scheduling tools and construction reporting systems.
• Strong leadership and site coordination abilities.
• Onshore project site-based role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor onshore mechanical construction works.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements and schedules.
• Coordinate daily site activities with EPC contractors, subcontractors and discipline teams.
• Review contractor construction plans, methods, schedules and resources.
• Track progress and report deviations, risks and mitigations to the PMC Construction Manager.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, HSE and commissioning teams for seamless execution.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports and progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Site coordination

Communication

Construction practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for PMC Senior Construction Engineer E&I role to support our ADNOC Onshore project. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Role

PMC Senior Construction Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing all construction activities on ADNOC Onshore projects, ensuring that work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and HSE requirements. The role represents the PMC in supervising EPC Contractors during site execution.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Woods 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 renumeration 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

Responsibilities

Construction Management

• Supervise and monitor onshore mechanical construction works
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate daily site activities with EPC contractors, subcontractors, and other discipline teams.

Project Control & Coordination

• Review contractor construction plans, work methodologies, schedules, and resource mobilization.
• Track construction progress and report deviations, risks, and mitigation plans to the PMC Construction Manager.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, HSE, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless execution.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure implementation of approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review and approve work inspection requests (WIRs) and site technical queries related to mech works.
• Ensure materials and workmanship meet project quality requirements and international standards.

HSE Compliance

• Enforce strict adherence to project HSE policies, procedures, and local regulatory requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Stop unsafe work practices and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Contractor Management

• Supervise contractor performance and productivity on site.
• Identify construction issues and resolve them in coordination with contractors and engineering teams.
• Review contractor progress reports and verify quantities for progress measurement.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and progress updates.
• Support preparation of weekly and monthly construction progress reports.

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 dont 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 any discipline engineering.
• Minimum15 yearsof experience in construction, with at least5–7 years in a PMC or consultant role.
• Proven experience ononshore oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, or large industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (ACI, BS, ASTM, Eurocodes, etc.).
• Experience with project scheduling tools and construction reporting systems.
• Strong leadership and site coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and work under tight schedules.
• Onshore project site-based role.

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.