Senior QC Engineer mechanical(piping/NDT)

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior QC Engineer mechanical(piping/NDT) with a proven track record in leading and managing a team of Onshore QC Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil & Gas projects. This office-based role demands expertise in mechanical quality control, specifically in static and rotating equipment, coupled with a strong procurement background, ensuring seamless execution, compliance with industry standards, and adherence to project specifications 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: 

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of static and rotating mechanical systems, ensuring timely, cost-effective project execution while integrating procurement quality management.
• Develop detailed specifications, select appropriate mechanical components, and ensure compliance with industry standards, procurement guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, conducting reviews and evaluations to ensure mechanical system reliability, efficiency, and procurement best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, procurement specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and quality control in mechanical engineering and procurement workflows.
• Lead testing and commissioning plans for mechanical systems, ensuring proper calibration, procurement quality assurance, and optimal functionality of equipment.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• 13+ years of experience in Procurement Quality Management, specializing in Mechanical Quality Control for Static and Rotating Equipment within Piping, Structural, and Pipeline systems.
• Lead vendor and subcontractor selection and approval, ensuring compliance with mechanical quality standards and procurement best practices.
• Oversee procurement quality management, ensuring alignment with industry standards, project specifications, and supplier evaluation protocols.
• Develop and implement inspection & testing plans, ensuring thorough quality assessments for mechanical components and systems.
• Conduct criticality rating assessments to optimize procurement strategies for static and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Supervise vendor/subcontractor inspections, audits, and non-conformance (NC) resolution, maintaining strict adherence to mechanical QC protocols.
• Define and monitor Procurement Quality Objectives & KPIs, driving continuous improvement in QC and procurement efficiency.
• Evaluate vendor & subcontractor performance, leveraging detailed analysis and assessments for procurement-driven decision-making.
• Ensure accurate procurement document control, maintaining traceability, compliance, and documentation integrity.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations, resolve technical queries, and manage change requests effectively within procurement and quality control operations.
• Liaise with Third-Party Inspection Agencies, ensuring compliance with mechanical-related regulations and industry standards for static and rotating equipment.
• Prepare and present procurement quality performance reports, offering key insights for process optimization and strategic improvements.
• Review and approve vendor/subcontractor documentation, ensuring alignment with mechanical project requirements and procurement quality frameworks.
• Guarantee strict compliance with project codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements for mechanical QC in static/rotating equipment, piping, structure, and pipeline projects.

Leadership Skills:

• Lead and mentor a team of QC engineers and designers, serving as the primary point of contact for all mechanical QC matters in static and rotating equipment, ensuring alignment with procurement quality control processes.
• Identify technical issues, assess multiple solutions, and provide expert recommendations through technical queries and deviations, maintaining compliance with procurement and quality standards.
• Delegate tasks efficiently, provide clear guidance, and ensure effective project execution aligned with mechanical QC and procurement requirements.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and QC deliverable monitoring in procurement-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve integrated and optimized design solutions for static and rotating equipment.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all deliverables with mechanical quality standards, specifications, and procurement guidelines.
• Exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, alongside analytical expertise and initiative-driven capabilities in procurement quality control.
• Motivate, coach, and inspire teams independently, fostering engineering competence, team synergy, and a culture of ownership and responsibility within procurement-related QC operations.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely QC engineering solutions, ensuring technical excellence and reliability in procurement-driven mechanical QC processes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of project requirements.
• Manage interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all Instrumentation and Control activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety within the engineering team and across the project site.
• Should actively participate in various project workshops/reviews such as Design/P&ID/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 mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• 13+ years of experience in Oil & Gas project design, spanning Conceptual to Detailed Design stages.
• 5+ years in a Senior Engineer position, leading major Greenfield/Brownfield FEED/Detailed Design projects.
• Extensive expertise in procurement quality management, including vendor selection, technical bid evaluation, and material compliance for static and rotating equipment.
• Strong background in control system design, including instrumentation and control equipment selection, control loop development, field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators), and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Experienced in leading and managing teams of 50+ engineers and designers, ensuring procurement-driven quality control and efficiency.
• Proven ability to coordinate satellite office teams, overseeing productivity and quality control across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in industry software, including InTools, Conval, SPI, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navisworks), and MS Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable, capable of multitasking and thriving under tight schedules in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with diverse, multinational teams and disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering work planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and procurement quality control methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction practices and cost economics related to mechanical static and rotating equipment in large-scale projects.