Senior Cost Control Engineer

Job Description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Cost Control Engineer with a proven track record in operation 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 on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. Our teams are at the forefront of transformative projects that provide sustainable power for future generations, bringing 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 actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment
• Medical Insurance: Covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Providing Life Assurance
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, eligible employees receive an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award: Celebrating employee loyalty at 5-year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections with industry experts
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community sharing knowledge on emerging energy systems

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test results and certificates
• Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders for seamless integration and communication

Responsibilities

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:

• Preparing and reporting project cost budgets, tracking and managing expenditure, and supporting senior cost team members with detailed, accurate reports in line with contractual and company standards.

Providing Discipline Expertise

• Supporting the development and maintenance of Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
• Liaising with procurement, finance, and other functions to ensure accurate cost capture and allocation
• Monitoring and controlling project costs and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing and issuing project change orders and variations as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent through vocational training or industry experience).

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant scheduling/planning experience
• Basic knowledge of cost software, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow principles

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Focus on continuous improvement

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Visit www.woodplc.com for more information.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on objective criteria, regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant laws.