Study Manager
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About the Role
Wood is seeking an experienced Study Manager to lead pre-FEED phases of project implementation including concept, feasibility, and pre-FEED studies. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, developing techno-economic solutions, and ensuring predictable project delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of concept, feasibility, and pre FEED studies from initiation to completion
- Define study scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with client requirements
- Develop and manage the Study Execution Plan (SEP) including schedule, deliverables, and milestones
- Manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Oversee development and review of process design basis, simulations, heat & material balances, equipment sizing, and plot plans
- Identify and develop multiple development concepts and design options; facilitate concept screening and selection workshops
- Oversee preparation of CAPEX and OPEX estimates (Class V to Class III)
- Lead risk identification and mitigation workshops; maintain study risk register
- Act as the primary focal point for the client throughout the study lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with company stage gate processes (DG0–DG3 or equivalent)
Requirements
- Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or Science Discipline
- Commercial awareness of project delivery
- Understands the levels of detail required to support the early phase decision making process for pre FEED phases
- Experienced in chairing meetings and facilitating workshops
- Capable of motivating and leading multi disciplined and multi cultural teams
- Ability to develop compelling proposals including manhour, execution strategy and schedule development
- Experience in the Middle East/Gulf region on gas process offshore projects is mandatory
- Familiarity with New Energies sectors – hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, industrial decarbonization
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The Role
- As an experienced engineer, with a strong appreciation of process design and an interest in the holistic aspects of Greenfield and Brownfield projects, you will grow your career through taking Commercial and Client Stakeholder management responsibility for delivering across the pre FEED phases of pr
- Focusing on predictable project delivery against key internal and external metrics of cost, schedule and quality you will steer your project team to develop the technoeconomic solution that guides your client to successfully achieve the next stage in their decision gate process.
Study Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the execution of concept, feasibility, and pre FEED studies from initiation to completion
- Define study scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with client requirements
- Develop and manage the Study Execution Plan (SEP) including schedule, deliverables, and milestones
- Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Technical Management & Coordination
- Manage and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team (process, mechanical, piping, civil, E&I, HSE)
- Ensure consistency and integration across all technical disciplines and deliverables
- Oversee development and review of: Process design basis and simulations, Heat & material balances, Equipment sizing and specifications, Plot plans and layouts
- Interface with technology licensors and vendors where required.
Concept Development & Selection
- Identify and develop multiple development concepts and design options
- Facilitate concept screening and selection workshops
- Perform technical, economic, and risk based evaluations of alternatives
- Recommend the optimal concept considering cost, operability, constructability, and risk
Cost Estimation & Economics
- Oversee preparation of CAPEX and OPEX estimates (Class V to Class III)
- Coordinate development of economic models (NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis)
- Ensure estimates are robust, benchmarked, and aligned with market conditions.
Risk & Value Management
- Lead risk identification and mitigation workshops (technical, commercial, HSE)
- Maintain and manage the study risk register
- Drive value engineering and cost optimization initiatives
- Ensure uncertainties are clearly defined and communicated.
HSE & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure integration of HSE by design principles in all study phases
- Support early stage safety reviews such as HAZID and HAZOP
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and international standards.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
- Act as the primary focal point for the client throughout the study lifecycle
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders
- Present study outcomes to senior management and investment committees.
Reporting & Deliverables
- Ensure preparation and quality of key deliverables: Concept Selection Report, Feasibility Study Report, Basis of Design (BoD), Pre FEED package
- Provide regular progress reports including schedule, cost, and risk updates.
Planning, Budget & Resource Management
- Develop and control study budgets and forecasts
- Allocate and manage engineering resources efficiently
- Monitor progress against schedule and implement corrective actions.
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