Turnover Lead

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Turnover Lead with a proven track record to ensure a smooth and accountable transition from project execution to operational readiness.

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’ service 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

• Ensure structured and timely system handover from construction and commissioning teams to operations or the client, in alignment with project milestones and contractual requirements.
• Establish and execute a robust turnover management plan, including Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), and Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) protocols.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, QA/QC, commissioning, and operations teams to drive punch list closure and system readiness.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of complete handover documentation, including as-built drawings, test results, and certifications, ensuring compliance with client standards.
• Utilize completions management systems (e.g., ICAPS, WinPCS, GoCompletions) to monitor progress, track deliverables, and generate turnover reports.
• Facilitate final inspections, walkdowns, and system acceptance reviews, ensuring all required approvals and documentation are in place.
• Promote safe and efficient turnover practices

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement the system turnover strategy, ensuring alignment with project milestones, commissioning schedules, and client contractual requirements.
• Coordinate the Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), and Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) processes, in collaboration with construction, QA/QC, and commissioning teams.
• Manage the preparation and handover of system dossiers, including as-built drawings, test reports, inspection records, and operation & maintenance manuals in line with client and regulatory standards.
• Lead system walkdowns and punch list management, ensuring closure of all outstanding items prior to handover to commissioning or operations.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of turnover progress using completions management tools (e.g., ICAPS, WinPCS, GoCompletions), and generate weekly or monthly progress reports.
• Facilitate handover reviews, audits, and verification meetings, serving as the key interface between project execution teams and client representatives for turnover matters.
• Ensure documentation readiness and quality assurance in support of final acceptance and project closeout, including coordination of turnover certificates and approval workflows.
• Support HSE compliance throughout the turnover process, identifying potential safety risks during handovers and ensuring proper documentation and controls are in place.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to completions and turnover coordinators, fostering cross-functional collaboration and accountability across project teams.

People:

• In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, manages succession planning for direct reports. 
• Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
• Actively supports recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans.
• Support the development and retention of motivated and qualified people.
• Ensures support and set performance expectations of direct reports. 

Process Ownership:

• Continuous promotion of, and adherence to, the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework.
• Monitor compliance with qualified standards.
  Participate in incident investigations as required.

Subject Matter Expertise:

• Responsible in own discipline to provide support to the business.
• Ensuring learning opportunities are captured and realized.
• Responsible in knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation.
• Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrate current knowledge with industry and technology development within discipline.
• Demonstrate continual professional development

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. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent technical discipline).
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in project completions, turnover management, or systems handover within the oil & gas, energy, or large industrial sectors.
• Extensive hands-on involvement across the full project lifecycle, with a strong focus on Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), and Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) processes.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-discipline turnover teams, coordinating with construction, QA/QC, commissioning, and operations functions.

Key Technical Skills

• Proficient in using completions management systems such as ICAPS, WinPCS, or Go Completions to track turnover progress and documentation.
• Deep knowledge of Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Commissioning (RFC), and Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) workflows.
• Experienced in preparing, reviewing, and delivering complete handover dossiers including as-built drawings, test reports, and certifications.
• Skilled in coordinating punch list generation, closure, and system walkdowns to meet handover requirements.
• Strong understanding of cross-discipline interfaces among construction, commissioning, QA/QC, and operations teams.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination skills to interface with multi-discipline site teams, contractors, and vendors
• Excellent problem-solving aptitude and situational decision-making, especially under time-critical conditions
• Sound knowledge of safety protocols and a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility to work in remote or challenging site environments and adjust to project timelines