Study Manager

坯潤; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Study Manager with expertise in planning and executing feasibility studies for oil and gas projects. The role involves managing project delivery, developing client relationships, and leading diverse teams to ensure successful outcomes. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Tailored professional development plans

Global connections with industry experts

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Experience in leading meetings and workshops.
• Knowledge in hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and decarbonization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management and delivery of pre-FEED scopes.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead project teams to meet health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Project delivery commercial awareness

Effective communication skills

Strategic thinking and decision-making

Knowledge of decarbonization

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Project scheduling and cost tools

Job description

Job Description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Study Manager with a proven track record in planning, execution, and delivery of feasibility studies and technical evaluations for oil and gas projects for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client's capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets. From advisory (front end studies, concept design, and strategic planning) to design (FEED, detailed design, and owner's engineer) through to delivery (project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Our expertise spans subsea, decarbonization, new energies, asset optimization, and technology development, adding value to our clients' portfolios and projects.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to reward performance
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
• The Employee Share Plan allowing you to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award recognizing loyalty and dedication at milestones of 5 years
• Tailored professional development plans
• Global connections with industry experts
• Energy Transition Academy for knowledge sharing and exposure to emerging energy systems

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• Oversee project management and delivery of pre-FEED scopes, managing risks and changes
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, positioning Wood as the contractor of choice
• Lead project teams to meet health, safety, environmental, schedule, cost, and quality standards
• Enhance leadership qualities and provide solutions to complex problems
• Develop compelling proposals demonstrating optimal project delivery methods
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and fun team environment

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities include managing the delivery of pre-FEED phases for a high-profile client, focusing on cost, schedule, and quality, and developing technoeconomic solutions. Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high customer satisfaction and support career growth within the company.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

We welcome applicants with some or all of the following:

• Degree in Engineering or Science
• Project delivery commercial awareness
• Understanding of early phase decision-making support
• Experience in leading meetings and workshops
• Ability to motivate diverse teams and develop proposals
• Effective communication skills
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Knowledge of sectors like hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, decarbonization

Desirable

Additional qualifications and experience include:

• Chartered Engineer or Scientist
• Membership of professional institutions
• Qualifications from project management bodies
• Experience in proposals, legal, or commercial roles
• Experience in FEED, EPC, commissioning, operations
• Regional experience in Middle East/Gulf on offshore gas projects
• Proficiency with project scheduling and cost tools

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Visit www.woodplc.com for more information.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on objective criteria, regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per applicable laws.