Engineering Manager

Overview

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on execution of the engineering portion of a multi‑discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects.

This role is a full‑time office‑based role in Sharjah, UAE with travel requirement.

About Wood

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

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.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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

Key Objectives

Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi‑discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start‑up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.

Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
• Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
• Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
• Training and mentoring discipline engineering teams
• Undertaking the role of process owner
• Driving safety by design
• Driving and leading opportunities for innovation

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Driving technical assurance

• Continuous promotion of corporate/client‑specific procedures.
• Assist in incident investigations as required.
• Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery.
• Rollout and implementation of learning opportunities from across the business.
• Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team.
• Driving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learned.
• Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities.
• Identifies and pursues improvement opportunities.
• Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidisciplinary engineering team.

Managing and leading, supporting and supervising the multidisciplinary engineering team

• Plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team.
• Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements.
• Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract.
• Oversight and control of Engineering Histogram to support workforce planning.
• Assist in setting & maintaining standards for the development and retention of motivated and competent people.

Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities

• Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects.
• Responsible for the direction and management of the engineering and associated project activities of the business grouping/Project.
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findings.
• Assign, coordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams.
• Focus on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation. Provides expert resolution of issues and monitors the integration of work.
• Reviews technical concepts of major projects.
• Personally participates in solving difficult technical problems.
• Resolves conflicts that are complex and manage divergent audience.
• Responsible for facilitating agreement between conflicting parties.
• Resolves issues which are non‑recurring and occasionally novel.
• Carries responsibility for the resolution of major problems for the engineering segment.
• Assist in identifying and requesting functional support to projects/contracts as required.
• Accountable for the efficient planning and management of engineering resources, identifying and pursuing opportunities for margin improvement, including HVEC utilisation.

Undertaking the role of process owner

• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department.
• Directs the application of existing principles and the development of new policies and strategies aligned with OU, BU, and Corporate objectives.
• Conduit for a regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives, and industry technology developments.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. 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 qualifications

• Typically requires 15+ years progressive experience in discipline engineering
• Held a position of Engineering Lead or Manager in a recent role for at least 3 years
• Balance of technical and management and mentoring experience at relevant level and position
• Typically requires several years of supervisory experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation, and health and safety
• Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in the application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function
• Capable of representing business and client‑to‑business associates in a professional manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization
• Skilled in forecast planning for people resources
• Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication, and management including performance management
• Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework and associated legislation
• Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise
• Expert in Engineering excellence

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