Project Director

John Wood Group PLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity and inclusion

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Project Director to drive the successful execution of major detailed engineering projects for a high-profile client in the energy sector. You will define objectives, build roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards in a complex, multinational environment.

The role offers a range of career development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and access to Wood’s energy transition initiatives and

Responsibilities

• Defining project objectives, creating detailed roadmaps, and establishing timelines
• Securing and optimizing resources, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient workflows
• Assembling and leading project teams, streamlining communication, and resolving conflicts
• Identifying potential risks, devising mitigation strategies, and implementing contingency plans
• Monitoring project progress, tracking KPIs, and reporting updates to stakeholders
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly

Job description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Director with a proven track record in driving the successful execution of major detailed engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards 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 objectives for this role are:

• Defining project objectives, creating detailed roadmaps, and establishing timelines
• Securing and optimizing resources, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient workflows
• Assembling and leading project teams, streamlining communication, and resolving conflicts
• Identifying potential risks, devising mitigation strategies, and implementing contingency plans
• Monitoring project progress, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting updates to stakeholders
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly

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.