Senior Construction Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Construction Engineer (HO+ Site Based)  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 office based then to be assigned at onshore site 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

• To facilitate and formulate Construction Supervision, management, coordination, administration and strict enforcement of the Construction scope included as part of FEED/EPC Contract in line with Client's objective of progressing Work Order completion timely and to project schedule
• Coordination of the FEED/EPC Contractor from construction through commissioning and handing over of FEED/EPC works
• Review and provide input to the overall construction/installation plan, procedures and construction/installation requirements identified in the EPC Packages developed by FEED contractor to ensure efficient constructability
• Ensure the construction/installation plan, procedures and requirement developed by EPC contractor comply with the EPC Scope of Work intent and requirements.
• Coordinate and assist fabrication works at EPC contractor’s or EPC contractor's subcontractor’s fabrication facilities
• Supervise, monitor and inspect the work EPC contractor and EPC contractor’s subcontractors at the construction location (or place of manufacture where applicable) in accordance with ADNOC Onshore policy for supervision, quality assurance, control and inspection for the project.
• Maintain EPC contractor’s adherence to safety, quality and schedule requirements for construction.
• Participate in identifying Construction slippage and recommend corrective action(s) to be performed by EPC contractor
• Provide construction input to estimates as and when required
• Review design documents and provide constructability input to designs
• Undertake visits to facilities/sites to support the development of construction activities, review designs and liaise with EPC Contractor or EPC Contractor’s Subcontractors
• Identify any Specialist Vendor Support, Tools and Equipment required to implement scope
• Interface with ADNOC Onshore’s Operations groups as & when necessary
• Taking part in site surveys and generation of reports where required
• Formulate Construction deliverables in line with Project procedures for content, and accuracy
• Assist with construction input to Bid preparation
• Development of Construction requirements for Bid estimates
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of construction completion procedures & Pre- commissioning activities
• Involved in Effective ChangeManagement
• Liaise closely with ADNOC Onshore PMT team on all aspects of design and technical data
• Coordinate & carry out required timely Constructability reviews, in line with Model progression
• Ensure the required Constructability Readiness reviews are addressed to suit the planned deliverables timing
• Liaise strongly with Procurement teamfor materials & equipment deliverables for alignment to the overall project schedules
• Coordinate with Project controls on the progress of work order issuance, and proposed completion data
• Participate in HSE improvement activities, promoting HSE elements throughout construction development where ever possible
• Full working knowledge of construction activities in relation to the relevant discipline
• Ability to review engineering design drawings and challenge work content for any improvement / cost effective methodology that can be adopted without compromise to safety. Also to be able to challenge engineering detail for possible areas of where hot work can be reduced/minimised.

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.

• Bachelor of Engineering in related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, being in a similar Engineer role for at least 5 years
• Experience on EPC Onshore wellhead field development projects is highly preferable