Senior Project Engineer

Wood; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Sharjah. The role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery while liaising with clients and various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have at least 10 years of experience in the oil and gas sector with proven project management skills. This position offers opportunities to engage in meaningful projects in Iraq and emphasizes a commitment to diversity and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industries.
• Experience in managing engineering projects with multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Familiarity with working on projects in Iraq and/or GCC.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead project coordination with discipline engineers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join its UAE business unit to support one of our projects in Iraq. The role is Sharjah based on a 5/2 work schedule.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Engineer.

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 committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary 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 their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects with multidisciplinary interface, 3rd party interfaces, and client liaison
• Lead the project to ensure successful project delivery, coordinating with discipline engineers, supporting departments, and external stakeholders
• Report to the Project Manager / Project Lead on day-to-day activities
• Ensure compliance with Wood's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely completion and meet client expectations
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other third parties to ensure successful project delivery
• Hold and minutes weekly progress meetings with discipline engineers, ensuring that ownership is assigned, and actions are driven to closure in a timely manner
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes to ensure minimal impact on project schedule and budget
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project documentation, reports, and records
• Establishing WBS Structure and alignment of proposals & CTR development with an emphasis on scope development
• Project delivery to agreed schedule dates
• Preparation of Weekly Project Dashboards
• To drive interface management, liaising with the Client’s Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
• Daily Relationship Management and interface with client and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industries with experience in EPC projects
• Proven experience in managing engineering projects with multidisciplinary interface, 3rd party interfaces, and client liaison
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Experience working in multicultural and dynamic environments
• Experience with project cost control and planning systems
• Familiarity with working on projects in Iraq (Basra region in particular) and/or GCC is preferable
• Previous experience in upstream oil and gas (Brownfield and Greenfield)
• Good Oral and Communication skills
• Must be able to supervise and delegate
• Must have good interpersonal skills / team player

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.