Site Lead Quality Engineer - Mechanical

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Site Lead Quality Engineer (Mechanical) to oversee quality assurance and control activities in Abu Dhabi. This role involves ensuring compliance with project specifications and regulations while acting as a liaison among various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a solid background in mechanical engineering, project management, and client collaboration. The right candidate will contribute to critical projects in the oil, gas, and new energies sectors, enhancing their professional journey in a globally recognized firm.

Benefits

Meaningful projects with high-profile clients

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Competitive remuneration package

Medical insurance

Group life and personal accident insurance

End of service gratuity

Employee share plan

Long service award

Professional development commitment

Global connections

Energy transition academy access

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical quality assurance for EPCM projects.
• Ability to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical quality assurance and quality control activities at site.
• Act as quality focal point between contractors, clients, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical quality assurance

Quality control activities

Project specifications compliance

Collaboration with construction teams

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Site Lead Quality Engineer (Mechanical) as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at Habshan Site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

The Role

The Site Lead Quality Engineer – Mechanical is responsible for leading and implementing all mechanical quality assurance and quality control activities at site for EPCM projects. The role ensures that mechanical construction, installation, and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, applicable codes and standards, and client quality requirements. The position acts as the main quality focal point between the EPCM contractor, client, vendors, and construction teams.

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 in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring 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 an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration 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

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.