Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Project Quality Lead Engineer to join its Engineering team within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business unit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This full-time, office-based role is responsible for overseeing and managing quality assurance and control (QA/QC) activities across assigned oil and gas projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC specifications, international standards, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements. The Project Quality Lead will take full ownership of the project quality management system, developing and enforcing the Project Quality Plan, procedures, work instructions, and Inspection & Test Plans. The role involves leading internal audits, vendor assessments, and risk management reviews to ensure that quality standards are maintained across all project phases. The incumbent will perform technical reviews of engineering documents, specifications, and data sheets to confirm adherence to client and project requirements. Responsibilities also include managing nonconformance investigations, implementing corrective actions, capturing lessons learned, and maintaining comprehensive NCR records. As the primary liaison with the Client’s Quality Representative, the Project Quality Lead will ensure clear communication and proactive management of all quality-related issues. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in oil and gas projects, including a minimum of 5 years leading quality functions within large-scale offshore detailed engineering projects, particularly under ADNOC standards. An IRCA-certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor credential and a strong technical background in document review, auditing, and quality systems implementation are essential.