Project Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Supervisor for our client Taziz Methanol Project in Abu Dhabi as part of our Project Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be onshore site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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• Study and prepare site development plans, including earthwork calculations.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for earthworks (excavation and backfill) under the direction of the Lead Civil/Structural Engineer.
• Design underground utility networks (storm water, sanitary water, oily water, etc.).
• Ensure all assigned activities are completed within stipulated man‑hour budgets and time schedules.
• Assist in preparing project‑related standards and job notes for assigned projects.
• Perform engineering design calculations and prepare design sketches as required.
• Review, comment on, and approve drawings related to civil scope.
• Review and comment on supplier drawings and other discipline drawings.
• Attend progress meetings and assist in preparing project progress reports.
• Advise supervising engineer on schedule slippages, causes, corrective actions, and unresolved technical issues.
• Assist in preparing contract requisitions and schedules of quantities for underground utilities work.
• Liaise with construction personnel and address site queries during construction.
• Perform duties as reasonably assigned by the Lead or Supervising Civil Engineer.
• Execute all assigned work to agreed safety, health, and environmental standards, demonstrating commitment to high HSE performance.
• Participate in and provide advice on design activities and initiatives, including training/inductions and documentation review.
• Verify that all designs meet required standards, project objectives, and agreed schedules.

• Diploma in Engineering (i.e Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, IT, Computer, Software, Electronic, etc.) or equivalent from an accredited institute with a minimum of Ten (10+) years experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry including minimum five (5) years (preferred) in GCC region.
• Specific experience or qualification or training or technical certificate shall be provided, if required and as applicable.

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