Senior Project Engineer – Infrastructure

Wood; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Career Development

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead FEED development for infrastructure facilities in the UAE. The role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering FEED packages for major projects in a full-time on-site capacity in Dubai.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Infrastructure), with minimum 10 years in oil & gas or infrastructure, and PMP qualification an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Infrastructure, or related discipline).
• PMP or Project Management qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED studies for infrastructure facilities including logistics bases, fuel storage, roads, utilities and site infrastructure.
• Develop Basis of Design, design philosophies, project specifications and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines to align design objectives with project requirements.
• Manage interfaces between civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and other disciplines.
• Ensure engineering solutions are technically sound, cost-effective and compliant with standards.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables from discipline engineers.
• Act as focal point for all infrastructure FEED activities and coordinate across centers.
• Develop and manage engineering schedules and drive timely FEED deliverables.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans to support project execution.

Skills

FEED management

Coordination skills

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP certification (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to join its UAE business unit focusing on leading the development and delivery of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) packages for infrastructure facilities.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Dubai, UAE with travel requirement.

Reports to: Project Manager

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

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

Job Objectives

Lead the development and delivery of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) packages for infrastructure facilities associated with major projects, including logistics bases, fuel storage facilities, roads, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.

The role is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence, schedule compliance, and successful integration of all engineering disciplines throughout the FEED phase. The position will take overall ownership of infrastructure FEED development and will be supported by discipline engineers.

Key Responsibilities

FEED Development & Technical Leadership

• Lead the preparation and execution of FEED studies for infrastructure facilities, including:
  • Logistics bases
  • Fuel storage and distribution systems
  • Roads and transportation networks
  • Utilities and support facilities
  • Site development and associated infrastructure
• Develop Basis of Design, design philosophies, project specifications, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs to ensure alignment of design objectives and project requirements.
• Manage interfaces between civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure engineering solutions are technically sound, practical, cost-effective, and compliant with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Review, coordinate, and approve engineering deliverables generated by discipline engineers.

Project Engineering & Coordination

• Act as the focal point for all infrastructure FEED activities.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines and execution centers where applicable.
• Develop and manage engineering schedules, monitor progress, and drive timely delivery of FEED deliverables.
• Identify technical risks, constraints, and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.
• Support project execution planning and contribute to engineering strategies for project development.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with external stakeholders and contractors for infrastructure-related FEED activities.
• Lead technical meetings, workshops, design reviews, and coordination sessions.
• Present engineering solutions and recommendations to project management and clients.
• Manage technical queries and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Quality, HSE & Assurance

• Ensure all FEED activities comply with company procedures, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Integrate Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) requirements into engineering designs.
• Support design assurance and quality reviews of all infrastructure deliverables.
• Ensure deliverables are issued accurately and within agreed schedules.

Change & Risk Management

• Identify scope changes and assess their impact on cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Support implementation of approved changes through established management of change processes.
• Monitor engineering risks and ensure mitigation measures are incorporated into project planning.

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

Expected

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Infrastructure, or related discipline).
• PMP or Project Management qualification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience in oil & gas, energy, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading FEED studies for infrastructure facilities.
• Experience with logistics bases, fuel storage facilities, road networks, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Proven track record coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience interfacing directly with clients and stakeholders during FEED and project development phases.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project engineering and FEED management capabilities.
• Excellent multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Thorough understanding of engineering standards, specifications, and design practices.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder and client management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of change management processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive project objectives to completion.

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.