Executive Assistant

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for executive assistant (UAE nationals). This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing your skills and gaining valuable industry experience.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth, and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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 organisation 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 – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

Demonstrates graduate-level understanding of engineering principles, including design methodologies, technical calculations, and industry standards

Capable of comprehending, interpreting, and applying complex technical information relevant to the engineering discipline

Effectively translates engineering theory into practical applications across project tasks and deliverables

Applies standards, processes, and procedures with competence in day-to-day execution of engineering work

Possesses sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and relevant legislation impacting engineering projects

Executes assigned tasks confidently within their engineering discipline, ensuring quality and compliance

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and developments within the discipline

Interprets technical data to suggest optimized design solutions that enhance functionality and cost-efficiency

Recognizes and adheres to internal policies and procedures influencing project and task execution

Prepares clear, accurate, and comprehensive written communications, reports, and documentation

Demonstrates solid general computer literacy with familiarity in specialist engineering software tools

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

Graduate level understanding of engineering practices, design methods and calculations

Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to their discipline of engineering

Demonstrates the application of theory in a practical context

Graduate level of competence in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution

Graduate level of knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation

Graduate level of competence in own discipline in the execution of assigned tasks

Graduate level of knowledge of industry and technology development within discipline area

Ability to comprehend, interpret and prepare applicable technical information and suggest design changes to ensure functional and cost effective results

Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures that affect specific job assignments

Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports

Good level of general computer literacy and basic familiarity with some relevant specialist engineering software

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So 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:

Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and practices

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines

Adaptability to work on diverse tasks and in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor’s degree in any engineering or a related discipline

Knowledge of industry standards and regulations

Internship or relevant project experience (preferred)

Eagerness to learn and develop as a professional engineer

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.