Job description

The Lead Project Engineer at Wood, based in Abu Dhabi, plays a key leadership role in coordinating and managing engineering teams across multidiscipline projects for high-profile clients in the oil, gas, and new energies sector. The position is part of Wood’s global engineering management organization, known for delivering complex projects for major energy companies worldwide. The role oversees the planning, execution, and completion of technical projects, ensuring alignment with contractual, technical, and quality requirements. The Lead Project Engineer prepares discipline design instructions, manpower plans, and contract requisition scopes; interfaces with discipline managers for resource allocation; and ensures adherence to HSE, quality, and project assurance systems. Responsibilities include managing schedules, resolving delays, implementing recovery plans, leading design verification and risk mitigation activities, and ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive communication and delivery excellence. The position also requires strong people management skills to supervise interdisciplinary teams of 50+ professionals, driving collaboration and accountability. The role demands extensive experience in gas processing EPC/EPCm projects, a deep understanding of technical and commercial project aspects, and the ability to lead project execution with consistency, safety, and innovation. Wood provides a competitive compensation package, career development opportunities, global collaboration, and benefits including medical coverage, life insurance, share plan participation, and end-of-service gratuity in accordance with UAE labor law.