Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Safety Officer (Road Safety) for ADNOC Onshore in Abu Dhabi. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at Site.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.  

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.  

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 organisation 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’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones 
• Commmitment 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 Purpose
 

Responsible for monitoring, implementing, and promoting road and traffic safety requirements across the ADNOC Onshore project site. The role ensures that all project personnel, contractors, vehicles, and mobile equipment comply with ADNOC, project, and applicable UAE road safety requirements.

• Monitor and enforce road safety and traffic management requirements across the project site.
• Conduct regular inspections of site roads, access routes, traffic diversions, intersections, parking areas, and pedestrian walkways.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC road safety standards, project HSE requirements, and approved Traffic Management Plans.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site speed limits, vehicle movement controls, seat belt requirements, reversing procedures, and safe driving practices.
• Conduct daily site observations and identify road safety hazards, unsafe driving practices, and potential traffic conflicts.
• Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and monitor Traffic Management Plans, road safety arrangements, signage, barricades, lighting, and traffic control measures.
• Verify that heavy vehicles, buses, light vehicles, mobile equipment, and drivers comply with project requirements and applicable certifications.
• Participate in road safety audits, inspections, campaigns, and awareness initiatives.
• Investigate road traffic incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain records of inspections, observations, incidents, corrective actions, and road safety statistics.
• Coordinate with the PMC HSE team, ADNOC representatives, contractors, security, and site operations regarding traffic and road safety matters.
• Provide guidance and coaching to project personnel and contractors on safe driving and road safety practices.
• Stop or escalate unsafe vehicle movements or activities where an immediate risk to personnel or assets is identified.
• Participate in toolbox talks, HSE meetings, safety campaigns, and site inductions related to road and traffic safety.
• Support emergency response arrangements involving vehicle and road traffic incidents.
• Ensure road safety issues are properly tracked and closed out within the required timeframe.

Skills And Qualifications  

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.  

Expected:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in HSE, Engineering, Transportation, Road Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience in road/traffic safety, preferably within oil & gas, EPC/EPCM, or major infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working on ADNOC Onshore projects is highly preferred.
• PMC experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of road safety, traffic management, vehicle safety, and construction site traffic control.
• Experience in monitoring contractors and implementing Traffic Management Plans.
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent HSE certification would be an advantage.
• Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and site inspection skills.
• Experience working in a large-scale oil & gas operational/onshore environment.
• Familiarity with ADNOC HSE standards and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of site traffic management involving heavy vehicles, buses, cranes, mobile equipment, and light vehicles.
• Able to work independently at site and effectively coordinate with multiple contractors and project stakeholders.
• Willing to work in an onshore site-based PMC environment.