Senior Telecommunication Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting firm is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Telecommunication Engineer in Abu Dhabi. You will lead in designing advanced systems and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience with a variety of technologies. This position offers competitive pay and diverse benefits, including medical insurance and professional development programs.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Qualifications

• Experienced in ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Proven track record in project management including planning and budget.
• Mentoring junior staff and overseeing project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of advanced systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Fiber optics

Wireless technologies

LAN/WAN

Job description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Telecommunication Engineer experienced with a proven track record in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, assessing risks, and implementing measures to prevent incidents and safeguard processes in engineering projects for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providingsolutionsandexpertiseto support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We arefocused on growthand our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• 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
• 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
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

Leadership in designing advanced systems, mentoring junior staff, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring system performance, reliability, and scalability. Key aspects to include are experience with a wide range of technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, LAN/WAN), a proven track record in project management (including planning, budget, and risk management), and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with business objectives.

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.