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Engineering Manager

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United Arab Emirates

5th September 2026

2609-1964-2542

Job Description

Wood is looking to recruit Engineering Manager to join ADNOC Offshore - Umm Shaif Gas Cap Phase 1 - Package 2 & 3 project. Manage all engineering aspects of the Project to ensure the technical objectives are met within the approved scope, budget, and schedule. Provide leadership to the Engineering Department and the FEED Engineering Contractor. Ensure adequate technical expertise is available to perform technical reviews of deliverables developed by engineering consultants/contractors. Pursue economical design optimization. Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, HSE guidelines, and best practices. Coordinate and interface with other Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations, and contractors/consultants to resolve technical issues and ensure quality engineering execution and integrity

Responsibilities

Ensure quality and accuracy of Engineering Consultant’s engineering activities and compliance with contract, project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best practices

Manage technical aspects of Project Risk Management Plan

Manage technical aspects of Management of Change Program

Support the Project Quality Assurance Program

Oversee the development of ADNOC engineering staff assigned to the Project, and mentor junior engineers

Ensure technical requirements of the Brownfield scope are adequately defined and engineered

Provide technical and administrative guidance to the PMT and Contractor’s engineering organizations

Oversee design optimization and validation

Sponsor layout, design, 3D Model, HAZID, and PHA reviews/workshops and ensure their completeness and quality

Ensure appropriate engineering expertise and participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models

Manage technical bid analysis activities

Ensure appropriate technical involvement and analysis during vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in management or equivalent

Minimum Twenty 20+ years’ experience within the oil & gas sector, with broad experience in all phases (i.e. engineering, procurement and construction) of major Oil & Gas capital projects and facilities design, with a minimum of 10 (ten) years as an Engineering Manager

Experience with contractors and suppliers worldwide, in particular those involved in the construction of major oil and gas facilities

Experience in the recruitment and development of technical staff

Ability to make independent decisions in the planning, organizing and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems

Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.

Job Details

Role Level:	Executive-Level	Work Type:	Full-Time
Country:	United Arab Emirates	City:	Abu Dhabi
Company Website:	http://www.woodplc.com	Job Function:	Engineering
Company Industry/ Sector:	Professional Services

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