JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Construction Engineer as part of our Construction team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time office based with required site visits in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Objective:

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT assures the quality and integrity of each project, bringing projects in on schedule and within budget. Using in-house construction management procedures and experience, provide continuity and consistency of construction management with quality assurance and reliable control.
Oversees all aspects of field construction of small projects or an area or discipline of larger projects including direction of construction specifications, budgets and schedules.
Oversees all aspects of field construction of small to medium sized projects or an area or discipline of larger
projects including direction of construction specifications, budgets and schedules. Generally responsible
for construction scope(s) with value up to $25M

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

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 renumeration 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' services 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and act as approver for construction work packs, ensuring clear activity breakdown and detailed narratives for all construction activities are in place. Ownership and approval of the construction technical deliverables to the required technical standards.
• Contribute advanced discipline expertise to the ongoing development of project work methods, processes and team development.
• Act as point of escalation and resolution for constructability issues at scope survey and engineering stage.
• Accountable for delivery against agreed planned work scopes ensuring obligations are met by way of timely completion of work packs.
• Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc.
• Accountable for ensuring that all plant and equipment is fully certificated and controlled cost
  effectively.
• Ensures all sub-contractors'' personnel, materials, plant, equipment, vendors, special tools, common user's services and consumables are correctly resourced and available.
• If identified, react to change in scope, inform necessary parties and complete the necessary change management documentation.
• Check installation quality and subsequent verification are completed in accordance with requirements.
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
• Lead the ongoing development of project work methods, processes and team development
• Line management responsibilities including performance management and development for junior construction engineering team members.
• Interface with all on-site departments as required resolving problems, ensuring quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule
• Ensure construction activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
• Provide the first point of contact for business interfaces on construction activities.
• Seek further business development opportunities with the client.
• Accountable for project safety management and performance.
• Manage the quality, delivery aspects of the project

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 or equivalent
• Appropriate level of construction experience in relevant industry sector, typically a minimum of 10 years of practical experience if degree qualified OR trade discipline qualified with a minimum 15-year 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

Personal attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and team building skills.
• Safety first mindset, takes personal responsibility for safety of self and others and proactively coaches' team to embed safety culture
• Very well organized, logical and thorough in approach
• Able to coach and mentor others to achieve high performing and technically competent delivery
• Role model Wood's values & behaviors

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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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.