Project Quality Lead (Key Personnel)

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Group Life Insurance

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Project Quality Lead Engineer to join our Oil, Gas & New Energies team in Abu Dhabi. Based at our Engineering Center, you’ll drive QA/QC across complex offshore and onshore projects for ADNOC and international clients.

You will implement and monitor the Project Quality Plan, conduct audits per ISO 9001:2015, and mentor teams to ensure compliance with international standards. This role offers a clear path for career growth within a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 15 years oil & gas project experience, ADNOC project exposure.
• 5+ years leading quality functions in offshore oil & gas detailed engineering.
• IRCA Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015 certification.
• Experience with ASME, API standards and ADNOC specifications.
• Strong auditing, document reviews, MR/TBE handling.
• Excellent coordination and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for QA/QC activities across the assigned project.
• Oversee the quality management system implementation and effectiveness.
• Develop and enforce the Project Quality Plan, procedures, and ITPs.
• Review and approve project specifications and procedures.
• Plan and conduct internal audits per ISO 9001:2015 and contracts.
• Manage NCRs and ensure timely closure; root cause analysis.
• Liaise with Client's Quality Representative.

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

Auditing

ISO 9001

ADNOC/ASME/API standards

Communication skills

English proficiency

Document review

MR/TBE awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Quality Lead Engineer as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

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 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

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for QA/QC activities across the assigned project.
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the project's quality management system.
• Develop and enforce the Project Quality Plan, procedures, work instructions, and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Review and approve project specifications and procedures.
• Conduct Inter-Discipline Checks (IDC) in line with established procedures and client requirements, including Material Requisitions (MR), datasheets, specifications, and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).
• Review vendor documentation for compliance and completeness.
• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and contractual obligations.
• Organize and perform audits related to project, vendor prequalification, and vendor performance.
• Manage nonconformances by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and capturing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and maintain the NCR register.
• Well familiar with risk management principles to proactively identify quality risks and implement mitigation strategies in line with ISO 9001:2015
• Well-versed in ADNOC specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance of project quality practices throughout all phases of execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Client's Quality Representative, ensuring clear communication and coordination on all quality-related matters.
• Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities during the engineering and procurement phases of projects to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, international standards, company procedures, and client specifications.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into engineering deliverables and procurement packages.
• Participate in weekly and monthly project review meetings, providing quality-related inputs and updates.
• Participate in vendor Technical Query (TQ) meetings to review, clarify, and resolve quality-related queries.
• Support the project team in monitoring compliance with applicable quality standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.

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 ask. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in oil & gas projects, with proven expertise in ADNOC projects
• At least 5 years of proven experience in leading quality functions within large-scale offshore oil & gas detailed engineering projects.
• Certified and registered IRCA Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 :2015
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with international standards (ASME, API etc.) and ADNOC Specifications.
• Strong background in auditing practices.
• Strong background in reviewing and approving engineering documents, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Strong background in reviewing and approving Material Requisitions (MR), datasheets, specifications, and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

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.