PMC Specialist Engineer (Cost/Planning)

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

John Wood Group PLC is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Engineer (Cost/Planning) to lead project controls on major client programs in the UAE. You will oversee planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting to enable timely decision‑making and delivery within budget.

This role offers exposure to high‑profile projects, competitive remuneration, comprehensive medical and life insurance, and career development through the Energy Transition Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls for large projects.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Forecasting and performance analysis experience.

Skills

Project controls

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Engineer (Cost/Planning) with a proven track record in providing expert project controls support through planning, scheduling, cost control, progress monitoring, forecasting, and performance analysis. The role ensures that project costs and schedules are effectively managed, enabling timely decision-making and successful delivery of projects within approved budgets and timelines for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providingsolutionsandexpertiseto support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We arefocused on growthand our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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’ 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