Lead Project Engineer

Wood

Job Description Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Project Engineer on a very large multi-billion dollar EPCm job based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Engineer with a proven track record in leading and coordinating engineering teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of technical projects for a high-profile client.Responsible for assuring quality of engineering deliverables before issue to customer Development and management of schedule Creates and implements work plan for discipline and inter-discipline interfaces; identifies key dates, milestones and deliverables, drives for completion; manages forecasts Resolves escalated delays and changes, ensures recovery plans are implemented and reviewed Creates work share plan Design Verification Drives and participates in Design Verification; drives others to complete; Understands risk and mitigation requirements Change Management Uses knowledge of conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change management Understands customer needs and able to deliver customer satisfaction; actively monitors and supports initiatives Quantifies effects of change project wide; develops mitigation plans against change and drives change management People Management Supervises work of technical professionals in the delivery of engineering deliverables including checking work Coordinates and manages inputs from large interdisciplinary team (typically 50+)Provides communication to project team; good at public speaking; strong in leading people to participate and contribute Qualifications 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 Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Typically requires 15 years in a project delivery environment Experience in mega Gas processing EPC/EPCm project is required Deep understanding of technical work scopes and commercial aspects of projects Able to use conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change management Has good working and application knowledge of specifications and standards Extensive experience in delivering to internal customers, including other Engineering disciplines Familiar with change management practices and able to robustly manage change Has an expert knowledge of standards, procedures and work practices; follows project execution flow chart; developing skills in project and technical execution Expert ability in application of the procedures and work practices which define and govern Engineering Management and Project Engineering deliverables Able to lead Project Engineering team; able to manage between Engineering Discipline Groups Good communicator in leading work effort; motivates team; strong positive and active in solutions and proactive attitude Competent at managing technical matters and interfaces with Third Parties Able to manage and enhance performance and build effective team About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.