Project Controls Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Controls Engineer for our internal office in Abu Dhabi

Due to the nature, the position will be fully office based.

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’ service 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

Responsibilities:

Manage the monthly invoicing process for assigned PMC projects

Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial projections

Prepare monthly CVR and PMR, including revenue, gross margin, accruals, and provisions

Monitor project financial performance and analyze variances against budget and forecast

Prepare and maintain project cash flow forecasts and revenue projections

Maintain invoicing registers and ensure timely invoice submission and payment follow-up

Process and administer financial transactions within SAP/Oracle and other company financial systems

Coordinate contractual insurance requirements, including Workmen’s Compensation, Professional Indemnity, and Third-Party Liability

Coordinate PBG requirements, renewals, and tracking

Maintain and administer the PMC Contract Schedule of Fees and commercial rates

Support contract amendments, variation orders, and commercial change management

Reconcile manpower and commercial data to ensure accurate client billing

Prepare commercial reports, dashboards, and KPIs

Coordinate with Finance, Commercial, HR, Payroll, and Project Teams to ensure accurate financial reporting

Maintain commercial records and support internal and external audits

Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures

Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and client financial processes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline

Minimum 5–6 years of experience in project controls within EPC, construction, engineering consultancy, or infrastructure projects

Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, cost control, and reporting

Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for project scheduling and control

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications

Experience in preparing and analyzing project schedules, S-curves, resource loading, cash flow forecasts, and performance reports

Familiarity with project control methodologies, earned value management (EVM), KPI tracking, and risk assessment

Ability to review project progress, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions

Strong understanding of project lifecycles, contractual requirements, and change management processes

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

Ability to work independently in an office-based environment while supporting multiple projects and deadlines

Knowledge of Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or other reporting tools is an added advantage

Fluent in English, both written and verbal; Arabic language skills are a plus

Preferred Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting

Ability to manage priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines

Proactive approach to project performance monitoring and continuous improvement

Team-oriented with excellent 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.

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.