Graduate Project Engineer-UAE National

Job Description

Our Clients And Projects

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 .

Responsibilities

Objectives

• Understand the full engineering project lifecycle by supporting planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress tracking activities.
• Develop proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, and internal engineering management systems.
• Support project coordination by preparing progress updates, monitoring risks, and tracking action items across multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in resource planning and allocation by helping monitor team utilisation, manpower forecasts, and workload distribution.
• Contribute to cost and schedule analysis through data collection, variance reviews, and recommending preliminary corrective actions.
• Enhance understanding of engineering management processes, including change management, document control, quality standards, and compliance.
• Support stakeholder communication by preparing presentations, dashboards, meeting minutes, and clear project documentation.
• Demonstrate continuous learning by completing relevant training (e.g., project management fundamentals, data analytics, risk management) and applying insights on live projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Basic understanding of project management principles (planning, scheduling, cost control).
• Familiarity with engineering workflows, documentation, and quality procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; exposure to tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, or Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities to support cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to interpret basic technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow through structured training and on‑the‑job development.

About Us

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