Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

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

The Role

The successful candidate will Lead a team of Onshore QA Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil and Gas Projects. The candidate should be flexible in assignments, and eager to learn. Willing to have the patience to face work pressure & changes for a high-profile client.

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 remuneration 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

The key objectives for this role are

• Overseeing the design, development, and implementation of instrumentation and control systems to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Creating detailed design specifications, selecting appropriate systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Providing guidance to the engineering team, conducting technical reviews, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of control systems.
• Coordinating with vendors, clients, and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration and quality.
• Developing and overseeing plans for testing and commissioning, ensuring proper calibration and functionality of equipment

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of quality assurance strategies, plans, and procedures across project phases.
• Oversee QA activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate quality controls into workflows.
• Review and approve QA documentation, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Conduct audits, inspections, and surveillance activities to monitor contractor and vendor performance.
• Identify quality risks and lead root cause analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA team members and junior engineers.
• Interface with clients and third-party inspectors to resolve quality-related issues and ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing QA metrics and recommending process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE and regulatory requirements in all QA activities.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and quality workshops as required.

Leadership Skill:

• Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers and designers, serving as the primary point of contact for all QA-related engineering matters.
• Allocate tasks, provide technical guidance, and ensure clear direction to support efficient project execution.
• Develop and manage QA project schedules, ensuring timely submission of deliverables within budgeted timelines.
• Motivate, coach, and manage the team independently, fostering ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure engineering competence across the QA team and support the development of junior professionals.

Technical Oversight

• Identify and resolve technical issues by evaluating multiple solutions and recommending the most effective approach through formal project documentation (e.g., technical queries, deviations).
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all QA deliverables in compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Demonstrate strong technical and practical engineering skills in QA, consistently delivering high-quality work.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure deliverables are aligned with project schedules and allocated manhours.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment on QA requirements.
• Manage interface meetings with clients and vendors to progress design scopes and resolve quality-related concerns.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all QA activities comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality within the engineering team and across project interfaces.
• Actively participate in project workshops and reviews, including:
  • Design Reviews
  • P&ID Reviews
  • HAZID / HAZOP / SIL / ALARP Reviews
  • 3D Model Reviews
  • Constructability and SIMOPS Reviews

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 Quality Assurance Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas project design from conceptual to detailed engineering stages
• At least 5 years as Lead Engineer for major Greenfield and Brownfield FEED/Detailed Design projects
• Proven experience in selecting QA equipment, developing control strategies, and preparing specifications
• Preferred expertise in:
• Control system design
• Control loop configuration
• Field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators)
• Communication protocols: Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus
• Experience managing and leading teams of 50+ engineers
• Skilled in coordination of satellite office teams to maintain productivity and quality
• Strong multitasking ability and adaptability in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments
• Self-motivated and results-oriented professional
• Effective under tight schedules and high-pressure situations
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Capable of communicating across disciplines and with multicultural teams
• Knowledge of engineering planning, control methods, and inter-discipline coordination