PMC Senior Project Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 771,000 - 1,249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life & Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development opportunities

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Project Engineer to coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities for a high-profile client in the energy sector. The role focuses on achieving safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets while meeting client requirements and industry standards.

You will support project delivery through disciplined planning, review of technical documents, and effective interface management across engineering, procurement, construction

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in EPC, PMC, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in project engineering, coordination and multidisciplinary execution.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities to align with project objectives.
• Support the Project Manager in planning, execution, monitoring, and control of project activities.
• Review engineering deliverables, drawings and contractor submissions.
• Monitor progress against schedule, budget, and performance targets.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans; ensure compliance with client requirements and standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews and technical meetings.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

EPC/PMC experience

Project scheduling

HSE compliance

Primavera P6

MS Project

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Project Engineer having a proven track record in coordinating and managing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure successful project execution in line with the client's requirements, project schedule, budget, quality standards, and HSE objectives 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’ 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 Objective For This Role Is

To support the Project Manager in the successful execution and delivery of the project by coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, ensuring that project objectives related to safety, quality, cost, schedule, and technical performance are achieved in compliance with client requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Support the Project Manager in planning, execution, monitoring, and control of project activities.
• Review and verify engineering deliverables, technical documents, drawings, and contractor submissions.
• Monitor project progress against schedule, budget, and performance targets.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Identify technical issues, risks, and potential delays, and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry codes, standards, and HSE regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and technical meetings.
• Review contractor performance and ensure timely resolution of technical queries.
• Assist in change management, risk management, and project reporting activities.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Coordinate construction and commissioning activities to ensure project readiness and smooth handover.
• Prepare progress reports, project status updates, and presentations for management and clients.
• Promote a strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture across the project team.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and project team members.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

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 Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Typically 15+ years of experience in EPC, PMC, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in project engineering, project coordination, and multidisciplinary project execution.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management processes.
• Experience in coordinating interfaces between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams.
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
• Familiarity with international codes, standards, industry best practices, and HSE requirements.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and team coordination abilities.
• Experience reviewing engineering deliverables, contractor submissions, and technical documentation.
• PMP, IPMA, or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English communication skills.

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.