PMC Specialist Construction Engineer

HSE Information; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

Wood invites an experienced PMC Specialist Construction Engineer to lead on-site construction oversight, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance for major oil, gas, and energy projects at a UAE site.

The role requires 15+ years in construction management, EPC/PMC experience, and strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Competitive package includes extensive benefits and development opportunities with Wood’s Energy team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or related Engineering discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in construction management and site supervision on major Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Energy, or Infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in EPC/PMC project environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering standards, and industry codes.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Good understanding of HSE, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management and construction reporting tools.
• Professional certifications (PMP, Chartered Engineer, OSHA, NEBOSH, etc.) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all construction work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Review and verify construction work plans, methodologies, and site procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality and HSE requirements.
• Identify construction risks, delays, and constraints, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor construction progress and prepare regular status reports for project management.
• Ensure effective management of materials, equipment, and manpower at the site.
• Support project testing, commissioning, punch-list clearance, and handover activities.
• Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all construction activities are completed in accordance with project schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or related Engineering

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Construction Engineer having a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating construction activities at the project site, ensuring that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements 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 oversee and coordinate construction activities, ensuring that all project work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with approved engineering designs, quality standards, project schedules, and HSE requirements, leading to the successful completion and handover of the project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all construction work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
• Review and verify construction work plans, methodologies, and site procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, and commissioning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with quality and HSE requirements.
• Identify construction risks, delays, and constraints, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor construction progress and prepare regular status reports for project management.
• Ensure effective management of materials, equipment, and manpower at the site.
• Support project testing, commissioning, punch-list clearance, and handover activities.
• Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all construction activities are completed in accordance with project schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Qualifications

Skills And 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 Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or related Engineering discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of experience in construction management and site supervision on major Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Energy, or Infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in EPC/PMC project environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering standards, and industry codes.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Good understanding of HSE, quality assurance, and risk management practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong planning, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management and construction reporting tools.
• Professional certifications (PMP, Chartered Engineer, OSHA, NEBOSH, etc.) are advantageous.