Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Lead Engineering (Island Design) for our ADNOC project in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. 
Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 
The Role

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore island development projects, ensuring engineering deliverables meet project requirements, ADNOC standards, HSE regulations, budget, and schedule throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Construction, and Commissioning phases. 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

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

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

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 

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 organization 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
• Commitment 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

• Lead overall engineering execution for offshorei sland facilities.
• Coordinate civil, structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes (API, ASME, IEC, ISO, ASTM, etc.), and project specifications.
• Manage engineering interfaces between client, EPC contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Monitor engineering progress, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Conduct design reviews including HAZID, HAZOP, Constructability, and Design Risk Assessments.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide engineering guidance.
• Support procurement by reviewing technical bide valuations and vendor documents.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with ADNOC HSE and quality management requirements

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 in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Structural, or related discipline).
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional registration is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years in offshore oil & gas engineering.
• Strong experience with:
  • FEED
  • Detailed Engineering
  • EPC projects
  • ADNOC Offshore projects
  • Offshore artificial island/platform developments
• Previous experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ADNOC Engineering Standards (AGES).
• Experience with offshore facilities, utilities, pipelines, and process plants.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as:
  • SmartPlant
  • AVEVA E3D
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • Primavera P6
• Strong understanding of risk management, value engineering, and technical assurance. 

Soft Skills

• Leadership and team management
• Client relationship management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Planning and coordination
• Stakeholder management