Structural Supervisor - Fabrication

Wood; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development

Global Connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Structural Supervisor in Dubai to lead and coordinate all structural steel fabrication activities within the fabrication shop, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specs, and approved procedures. The role requires a diploma or degree in civil/structural engineering, 10+ years in the field, and strong leadership in multicultural teams.

You will supervise cutting, welding, fit-up, and assembly, coordinate with engineering and QA/QC, monitor productivity,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in structural steel fabrication, with 5+ years in supervisory role.
• Experience on ADNOC or similar Middle East EPC/EPCM projects.
• Knowledge of structural fabrication processes, welding, and applicable codes (AISC, AWS, BS/EN).
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, project specs, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret structural/fabrication drawings.
• Experience in fabrication shop operations and productivity management.
• Leadership in multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day structural fabrication activities (cutting, drilling, fit-up, welding, assembly).
• Ensure works align with IFC and fabrication drawings, WPS, ITPs, ADNOC specs.
• Coordinate with engineering, detailing, QA/QC, and planning teams.
• Review fabrication drawings for constructability issues.
• Monitor productivity and ensure material, manpower, and equipment availability.
• Maintain traceability and proper storage of structural components.
• Provide daily/weekly progress reports to management.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Drawings interpretation

Welding procedures

ADNOC standards

Safety awareness

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Tools

MS Office

Fabrication tracking systems

Job description

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Structural Supervisor with a proven track record in the industry, ensuring 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

Job Objective

To supervise and coordinate all structural steel fabrication activities within the fabrication shop, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and approved procedures. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality structural components safely, on schedule, and in accordance with EPCM execution requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day structural fabrication activities including cutting, drilling, fit-up, welding, and assembly of structural steel components.
• Ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, fabrication drawings, WPS, ITPs, and ADNOC specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, detailing, QA/QC, and planning teams to ensure accurate interpretation of drawings and smooth workflow.
• Review fabrication drawings and identify constructability issues prior to execution.
• Monitor productivity and ensure optimal utilization of manpower, materials, and fabrication equipment.
• Ensure availability of materials (plates, beams, sections) and consumables to meet fabrication schedules.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies and ADNOC safety standards within the fabrication shop.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections including fit-up, welding, dimensional checks, and final acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with welding procedures, dimensional tolerances, and coating/painting requirements (if applicable).
• Maintain material traceability and ensure proper identification, storage, and handling of structural components.
• Track fabrication progress and provide daily/weekly reports to Construction/Project Management.
• Supervise subcontractors (if applicable) and ensure compliance with project quality and safety standards.
• Support site erection teams by ensuring fabricated components meet erection and interface requirements.
• Maintain records including production reports, inspection reports, and as-built documentation.

Qualifications

Expected

• Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience working on ADNOC or similar Middle East oil & gas EPC/EPCM projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural fabrication processes, welding, and applicable codes (AISC, AWS, BS/EN standards).
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, fabrication drawings, and GA drawings.
• Experience in fabrication shop operations, workforce supervision, and productivity management.
• Good coordination and communication skills across disciplines.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Experience on large-scale, multi-billion-dollar EPCM projects.
• Knowledge of bolt tensioning, structural alignment, and erection interfaces.
• Familiarity with coating/painting systems and preservation requirements.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, fabrication tracking/reporting systems).
• Proven leadership ability in managing multicultural workforce environments.

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.

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.