Lead Construction & Pre-Commissioning

Wood; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

GOSI

End of Service Gratuity

Examination Leave

Professional Memberships

Inspire Awards

Long Service Award

Career Development Champions

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Construction & Pre-Commissioning professional to support our Projects business on a remote site in Saudi Arabia. You will oversee construction execution plans, schedules, and method statements, while on-site monitoring contractor performance and safety compliance.

You will drive commissioning readiness, coordinate interface management among contractors, manage field changes, and ensure proper turnover of mechanical completion and punch lists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level in engineering or equivalent with experience.
• 7–10 years construction experience depending on qualification.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Review construction execution plans, schedules and method statements.
• On-site presence to monitor progress, contractor performance, and safety/quality compliance.
• Support in resolving technical queries, manage field changes, and update as-built docs.
• Interface management among multiple contractors and stakeholders for seamless execution.

Skills

Construction supervision

Risk assessment

Interface management

Contractor coordination

Quality assurance

Field changes management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ISCED Level 6 equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently looking for Lead Construction & Pre-Commissioning to support our Projects business. The role involves contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Review of construction execution plans, construction schedules, and method statements.
• On-site presence to monitor construction progress, contractor performance, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support in resolving technical queries, managing field changes, and updating as-built documentation. Interface management among multiple contractors and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversight of mechanical completion, punch-list closure, and support during commissioning and pre-startup phases.

What We Can Offer

• Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam
• Professional Memberships - One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• 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’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones.
• Career Development Champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Qualifications

• Typically qualified to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelors) in engineering or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Appropriate level of construction experience in relevant industry sector, typically a minimum of 7 years of practical experience if degree qualified OR trade discipline qualified with a minimum 10 years relevant practical experience
• Excellent technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated processes
• Ability to identify risk to delivery, build in and implement mitigation / contingency plans
• Expert level of experience of interpreting discipline documentation.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS) and Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDS).
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of technical specifications
• Understands the business drivers within customer organizations and is able to influence these through innovative designs and cost-effective solutions.
• Experienced in supervising and managing others, able to effectively delegate work, motivate teams and manage performance

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.