PMC Senior Construction Engineer (I&C)

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 502,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Engineer (I&C) for a site-based role in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee and coordinate mechanical construction activities, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Instrument or Control or equivalent, 15+ years in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors, and strong leadership and cross-cultural communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrument or Control or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant offshore/onshore Oil & Gas or Petrochemical experience.
• Minimum 5 years in GCC region preferred on international major projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate mechanical construction activities to meet project specs and safety standards.
• Develop detailed construction plans, schedules, and resource allocations for site execution.
• Monitor costs and schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and controlled spend.
• Inspect mechanical installations and enforce quality and environmental requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with contractors and clients to align objectives.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental practices are integrated into operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrument or Control or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer (I&C)-Site based for one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi as part of our ADNOC Gas PMC team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinates construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

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.

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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 decarbonisation 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 organisation 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’ service 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

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Develop and implement detailed mechanical construction plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies for efficient site execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, international codes, and client requirements for all mechanical systems and installations.
• Monitor and control project costs and schedules for mechanical works, preventing overspending and ensuring timely delivery.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks on mechanical installations, equipment, and systems to meet project standards.
• Identify potential risks in mechanical construction activities, implement mitigation measures, and enforce strict safety protocols.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to align mechanical works with overall project objectives.
• Integrate eco-friendly practices in mechanical construction and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and contractor-related mechanical deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Supervise mechanical works across all areas on small projects or specific mechanical disciplines on larger projects.
• Manage and execute multiple mechanical-related field disciplines or assigned subsets of construction projects in line with contract requirements and company policies.
• Ensure all mechanical activities are executed according to quality standards, codes, and project specifications.
• Control project cost and schedule for assigned mechanical disciplines and ensure timely completion of mechanical works.
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and completion activities for mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Coordinate work schedules for mechanical personnel to maximize utilization and meet project timelines.
• Monitor mechanical work progress and report status against the approved plan.
• Define and communicate safety, quality, and environmental responsibilities to all personnel involved in mechanical operations.
• Ensure all mechanical personnel receive appropriate training, including health and safety and site-specific inductions.
• Initiate and enforce safety, quality, and environmental processes within mechanical operations, including toolbox talks, inspections, and risk assessments in compliance with company and client requirements.

Skills And Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Instrument or Control or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the offshore/onshore Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international major(more than 1Billion US$) Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures

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.

About Us

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.