Procurement-Jobs in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate

Job Description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Cost Controller with a proven track record in operations for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business has a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies worldwide. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

We are a market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream sectors, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonization, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, with an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply are more critical than ever. Our teams are at the forefront of transformative projects that provide sustainable power for future generations, turning low-carbon concepts into reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the energy sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We actively promote diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package, with regular reviews to ensure market alignment
• Medical Insurance: Covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Providing Life Assurance coverage
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for this benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award: Recognizing loyalty and dedication at 5-year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Tailored development plans to suit individual needs
• Global connections: Collaborate with industry experts worldwide
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community sharing knowledge on existing and emerging energy systems

The Key Objectives for This Role Are

• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test results and certificates
• Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and communication

Responsibilities

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:

• Preparing and reporting project cost budgets, tracking and managing project expenditure to enable robust control throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting senior cost team members by preparing and reporting budgets and forecasts aligned with contractual requirements, policies, and standards. Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting actual and forecasted project costs against the approved budget.

Providing Discipline Expertise

• Supporting development and maintenance of Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
• Collaborating with procurement, finance, and other functions to ensure accurate and timely cost data capture and allocation
• Liaising with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to stay informed of project activities and their impact on costs
• Managing project work approval processes regarding cost code allocation and initial budgets
• Developing and maintaining project cost budgets using appropriate software
• Monitoring and controlling costs through all project phases
• Coordinating with planning to ensure accuracy in cost phasing and forecasting
• Preparing project cost performance reports and updates
• Monitoring manpower cost impacts and developing change orders as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent through vocational training or industry experience)

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant scheduling/planning experience
• Basic knowledge of cost software, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow principles

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviors
• Strong analytical and statistical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Adaptability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Commitment to continuous improvement

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to solve critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We operate in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per relevant laws.