PMC Engineering Manager

Job Description

The Role

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 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

• Ensuring engineering projects align with the company's strategic goals and objectives
• Leading and managing the engineering team to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Efficiently allocating resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize project outcomes
• Providing technical guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality engineering solutions and adherence to industry standards
• Overseeing the successful execution of engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders, including upper management, clients, and team members, to ensure alignment and address any issues promptly
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of engineering projects and team members, implementing improvements as needed

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to office‑based engineering teams to achieve high performance and engagement.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and governance frameworks across all disciplines.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet required quality, safety, regulatory, and company standards.
• Oversee engineering execution across multiple projects to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery.
• Plan, allocate, and optimize engineering resources based on project priorities and workload forecasts.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks early, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Act as the primary engineering interface with project management, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and decision‑making support on complex or critical engineering issues.
• Ensure integration of HSE and design safety principles within office‑based engineering activities.
• Support proposal development, estimates, and technical inputs for bids and tenders.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, workflows, and document management systems.
• Promote standardization, lessons learned, and best practices across engineering teams.
• Support cost control through efficient planning, resource utilization, and reduction of rework.
• Lead performance management, coaching, and professional development of engineering staff.
• Ensure effective document control, change management, and knowledge management practices.
• Report engineering performance, risks, and KPIs to senior management on a regular basis.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• A bachelor’s degree in any/relevant Engineering (i.e. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Computer, Software, Electronic, Marine, Ship Captain, etc.) or equivalent from an accredited university with minimum twenty (20+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including minimum (5) years (preferred) in GCC region.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Previous experience in PMC is required.

About Us

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