JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Electrical Construction Engineer for all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

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

Job Objective

To act as the Owner's (ADNOC) representative within the PMC team, overseeing and ensuring that all construction activities executed by EPC contractors are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Oversight & Execution

• Monitor and supervise EPC contractor construction activities for electrical discipline
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, method statements, and IFC deliverables
• Validate contractor construction sequences, work packs, and resource deployment plans
• Identify potential delays or conflicts and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.

HSE Leadership

• Champion ADNOC's "Zero Incident" safety culture across all site activities
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and permit-to-work systems
• Participate in site safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Intervene in unsafe acts and ensure immediate corrective actions.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure construction works comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international codes
• Review and witness inspections, tests, and certifications
• Interface with QA/QC teams to ensure proper implementation of ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
• Ensure proper handling of NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and close-out actions.

Contractor Management

• Act as the primary PMC interface with EPC contractors for construction-related matters
• Review contractor progress, productivity, and manpower reports
• Challenge inefficiencies and ensure optimal resource utilization
• Support commercial and contracts teams in evaluating variations and claims related to construction.

Schedule & Progress Monitoring

• Track construction progress against baseline schedules
• Identify critical path issues and delays; coordinate recovery plans
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to PMC management and ADNOC stakeholders
• Participate in weekly/monthly progress review meetings.

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, commissioning, and operations teams
• Resolve site technical queries (TQs) and construction-related issues
• Ensure proper interface management between different contractors and disciplines.

Commissioning & Handover Support

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Ensure construction completion, system handover, and punch list clearance
• Verify mechanical completion and readiness for startup.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 in Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas projects
• At least 3+ years experiene in similar position
• At least 5+ years in a PMC role on ADNOC or similar Middle East projects
• Strong experience in large-scale EPC/EPCM projects (CAPEX > USD 500M)
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, specifications, and work practices is essential
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.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.