Quality Lead - EOI

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking a Quality Lead in Dubai to manage quality principles and systems for a major brownfield project. The role involves leading a small quality team, ensuring project compliance with organizational standards, and utilizing performance data to enhance delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in ISO 9001. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Employee share plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience preferred in the associated industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001 standards.
• Formal training in root cause analysis techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality aspects within the organization and services.
• Plan and allocate resources to deliver agreed objectives.
• Monitor compliance with quality management systems and facilitate external certification.

Skills

Process and data analysis

Communication skills

Continuous improvement tools

Education

Degree/diploma in Quality Management or related discipline

Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Quality Lead to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on the application of quality principles, systems, measures and the quality management system for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE.

This is a full‑time office‑based role in Dubai with travel requirements.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across the business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure we reward at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your needs and interests
• Global connections: work with experts around the world shaping industry standards
• Medical insurance providing inpatient and outpatient care
• Group life and personal accident insurance covering life assurance
• Employee share plan allowing purchase of Wood shares with a company match
• Long service award celebrating commitment and loyalty at 5‑year milestones

Key Objectives

Manage or support the application of quality principles, systems and measures across a programme or project to improve delivery efficiency, customer satisfaction and reduce risks and rework while complying with Wood’s Quality Policy, standards and objectives.

Ensure compliance with the Wood Business Management System through a structured assurance program.

Use performance data to support continuous improvement and provide information and data to programme/project leaders for preventive interventions.

This position has a broad scope and typically applies across a single programme/project, possibly leading a small quality team or supporting a deployed Quality Manager on a larger or complex programme.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support management of all quality aspects within the organization and services.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to promote quality management and gather performance feedback.
• Plan and allocate resources (people and budgets) to deliver agreed objectives.
• Implement the Wood Business Management System (BMS) and monitor compliance, facilitating external certification as needed.
• Implement and maintain quality supporting systems (e.g., NCR, improvement actions, lessons learned).
• Support tenders and proposal activities.
• Plan and execute risk‑based assurance plans and report significant findings to leaders.
• Monitor and analyse delivery performance data, report trends to senior leaders and intervene as required.
• Provide quality support through supply‑chain processes to ensure first‑time delivery of products and services.
• Gather and act on customer feedback to maintain and improve satisfaction.

Working Relationships

Internal: Engage operational and functional leaders, contribute to Business Quality networks and lead senior quality advisors, quality advisors, inspectors and associates.

External: Engage customers, key suppliers (e.g., MS certification bodies), work with industry bodies and interface with peers in competitor organisations.

Level of Influence and Decision‑Making Authority

• Present business cases and facts to influence organisational leaders and quality teams.
• Apply knowledge to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry and Wood standards.
• Define budgets and approve expenditures in line with the DOA.

What Makes You Remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals. If you don’t match every requirement but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed, we encourage you to apply.

Expected

• Degree/diploma or local equivalent in Quality Management, Project Management or related discipline (desirable)
• Lead Auditor qualification by a recognised industry body (essential)
• Membership of CQI/ASQ Quality organisations, Project Management Institute or equivalent (desirable)
• Formal training in recognised root cause analysis techniques (essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 20+ years of relevant experience (preferably in the associated industry)
• Comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001
• Proficient in process and data analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High level of written and spoken communication skills
• Proficient in continuous improvement tools and techniques

Personal Attributes

• Leads by example
• Excellent planner and organiser
• Analytical, problem‑solver and systematic thinker
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Empowers others to make decisions within established parameters

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.