Site Materials Lead

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

John Wood Group PLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Site Materials Lead to manage the on-site materials for a multi-billion-dollar EPCM project in Habshan. You will oversee receiving, storage, preservation, and issuing of materials in alignment with project schedules and procedures.

The role requires strong leadership across engineering, procurement and construction teams, with a focus on inventory integrity and timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all site-based materials management activities for a multi-billion-dollar EPCM project in Habshan, Abu Dhabi.
• Ensure construction materials, equipment, bulk commodities and project items are received, inspected, stored, preserved, controlled and issued to construction teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Expediting, Logistics, Quality, Construction, Planning and subcontractors to maintain an integrated site materials management system.
• Drive material availability, inventory accuracy, traceability and construction readiness across multiple disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Materials management

EPCM projects

Site coordination

Oil & gas

Job description

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Materials Lead with a proven track record in Materials Management for the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals 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 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 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:

The Site Materials Lead will be responsible for leading and coordinating all site-based materials management activities for a multi-billion-dollar Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) project in Habshan, Abu Dhabi.

The role is critical to ensuring that all construction materials, equipment, bulk commodities, and project-supplied items are received, inspected, stored, preserved, controlled, and issued to construction teams in accordance with project specifications, construction priorities, approved procedures, and the overall project schedule.

Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Expediting, Logistics, Quality, Construction, Planning, and project subcontractors, the Site Materials Lead will establish and maintain an integrated site materials management system that supports safe, efficient, and uninterrupted construction execution.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing complex materials operations on large-scale oil and gas, energy, or industrial EPC/EPCM projects, with a proven ability to drive material availability, inventory accuracy, traceability, preservation, and construction readiness across multiple disciplines and work fronts.

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.