Area Field Engineering Manager

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Area Field Engineering Manager to join our team in Abu Dhabi. #LI- OilandGasJobs #LI-EnergyJobs #LI- UAEJObs #LI- WorkinUAE #LI- EngineeringCareers

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

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.  

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.  

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 

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

The Area Field Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing all engineering support activities within a designated area of the project site. This role ensures that construction is executed in alignment with project specifications, engineering designs, applicable codes, and safety standards. The manager leads a team of field engineers, coordinates with construction teams, and acts as the primary interface between site operations and the home office or design teams.

• Manage and lead field engineering activities within an assigned project area to support construction execution.
• Coordinate between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to resolve technical issues on-site.
• Provide technical guidance and clarification of engineering design, drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Review and interpret IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and ensure their correct implementation in the field.
• Support site construction teams with timely resolution of RFIs (Requests for Information), field change notices, and engineering queries.
• Ensure redline drawings and as-builts are maintained accurately and submitted according to project requirements.
• Monitor the quality of construction against design specifications and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure compliance with engineering standards and construction quality plans.
• Participate in constructability reviews, field walkdowns, and coordination meetings.
• Lead and mentor a team of field engineers, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in all engineering and construction support activities.
• Support commissioning and turnover teams with required technical documentation and field input

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 (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).
• 20+ years of experience in field engineering or construction management within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience in large-scale EPC or EPCM projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction practices, codes, and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, ISO, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, piping layouts, electrical single-line diagrams, civil drawings, etc.
• Effective communication skills for coordination with multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction software tools (e.g., Navisworks, AutoCAD, SmartPlant, etc.)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
• Experience in both onshore and offshore oil & gas projects.
• Familiarity with project completions and turnover processes.