Construction Supervisor

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Supervisor - E&I

We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry for an ADNOC Onshore client, to be based in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectations, the position will be based at an onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The role

To supervise, coordinate, and monitor all construction activities executed by EPC contractors ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, approved drawings, HSE requirements, quality procedures, and project schedules. The Construction Supervisor acts as the PMC representative at site to ensure safe, efficient, and quality execution of construction works.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

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

Key responsibilities

Facilitate and formulate construction supervision, management, coordination, administration, and strict enforcement of the construction scope included as part of FEED/EPC contract in line with client's objective of progressing work order completion timely and to project schedule

Coordinate the FEED/EPC contractor from construction through commissioning and handing over of FEED/EPC works

Review and provide input to the overall construction/installation plan, procedures, and construction/installation requirements identified in the EPC packages developed by FEED contractor to ensure efficient constructability

Ensure the construction/installation plan, procedures, and requirements developed by EPC contractor comply with the EPC scope of work intent and requirements

Coordinate and assist fabrication works at EPC contractor’s or EPC contractor's subcontractor’s fabrication facilities

Supervise, monitor, and inspect the work of EPC contractor and EPC contractor’s subcontractors at the construction location (or place of manufacture where applicable) in accordance with ADNOC Onshore policy for supervision, quality assurance, control, and inspection for the project

Maintain EPC contractor’s adherence to safety, quality, and schedule requirements for construction

Participate in identifying construction slippage and recommend corrective action(s) to be performed by EPC contractor

Provide construction input to estimates as and when required

Review design documents and provide constructability input to designs

Undertake visits to facilities/sites to support the development of construction activities, review designs, and liaise with EPC contractor or EPC contractor’s subcontractors

Identify any specialist vendor support, tools, and equipment required to implement scope

Interface with ADNOC Offshore’s operations groups as and when necessary

Take part in site surveys and generation of reports where required

Formulate construction deliverables in line with project procedures for content and accuracy

Assist with construction input to bid preparation

Develop construction requirements for bid estimates

Possess thorough working knowledge and experience of construction completion procedures and pre-commissioning activities

Be involved in effective change management

Liaise closely with ADNOC Onshore PMT team on all aspects of design and technical data

Coordinate and carry out required timely constructability reviews, in line with model progression

Ensure the required constructability readiness reviews are addressed to suit the planned deliverables timing

Liaise strongly with procurement team for materials and equipment deliverables for alignment to the overall project schedules

Coordinate with project controls on the progress of work order issuance and proposed completion dates

Participate in HSE improvement activities, promoting HSE elements throughout construction development wherever possible

Have full working knowledge of construction activities in relation to the relevant discipline

Ability to review engineering design drawings and challenge work content for any improvement or cost-effective methodology that can be adopted without compromise to safety

Be able to challenge engineering detail for possible areas where hot work can be reduced or minimized

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not 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 and experience

Bachelor's degree or diploma in electrical engineering or related disciplines

Minimum 10-15 years of pipeline construction experience in oil and gas projects

Minimum 5 years in a PMC or client representative role

ADNOC onshore project experience preferred

Strong knowledge of:

ASME B31.4/B31.8

API standards

ADNOC onshore specifications

Pipeline welding and NDT requirements

Hydrotesting and commissioning procedures

About Wood

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.

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.