Senior Civil Construction Workpack Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Construction Workpack Engineer in Sharjah, UAE. This role requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction work pack development, particularly in an oil and gas environment. Responsibilities include compiling construction work packs and providing HSE input. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, proficiency in using Navisworks and Microsoft Office, and excellent English communication skills. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ongoing professional development

Employee share plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction/construction work pack development.
• Relevant qualifications or time served with relevant experience.
• Experience as a construction engineer or supervisor on onshore brownfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Compile discipline construction work packs.
• Provide HSE input to construction work packs.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality.

Skills

Construction work pack development

Fluent spoken and written English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience in an O&G environment

Education

Relevant qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Tools

Navisworks

WPS system

Job description

Senior Civil Construction Workpack Engineer – Sharjah, UAE

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Construction Workpack Engineer to join our UAE business unit in Sharjah, UAE.

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

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Construction Workpack Engineer.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as supply chain, construction and commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both greenfield and brownfield modification projects and the integration of low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks that give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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 its appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and many years’ service of our employees at 5‑year milestones

Key accountabilities & responsibilities

• Compilation of discipline construction work packs
• HSE input to construction work packs
• Provide constructability input into engineering design
• Review of engineering deliverables
• Provision of construction input to work packs to ensure a quality deliverable is produced
• Ensure constructability aspects of design

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 do not 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

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction/construction work pack development in an O&G environment
• Relevant qualification (time served with relevant experience or ONC/HNC or equivalent)
• Experience as a construction engineer or supervisor on onshore brownfield modifications work
• Proficiency in taking engineering design deliverables and developing the necessary construction input into a work pack
• Knowledge of, and experience in using, WPS system – a distinct advantage
• Proficiency in the use of Navisworks and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Fluent spoken and written English

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.