PMC Lead Planning Engineer

The role

This is an exciting role for an experienced PMC Lead Planning & Cost Controls Engineer with extensive experience managing the controls across a portfolio of projects for high-profile clients like ADNOC.

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’ 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

Job objective

The Lead Planning & Cost Controls Engineer monitors performance of the project in meeting the project objectives in terms of cost, schedule, business planning, reporting, information management, contracting and procurement, organization and staffing, with structured project management controls, thus ensuring the integration of various facets of the project and completion on time.

Establish, implement and ensure compliance with procedures and processes for Project Services & Controls

Direct all project activities related to the preparation of the annual business plan and related budget in coordination with Project Support Manager

Serve as the focal point for general project assessments, evaluation and performance including ADNOC reviews and Independent Project Reviews by shareholders and other agencies (e.g. IPA)

Direct the preparation of management and project reports (daily, weekly, monthly) and presentations in coordination with Business Planning & Management Reporting Team lead

Maintain close liaison with appropriate members of the project management team (Engineering, Construction, Quality, SHE&S)

Guide the development and implementation of project procedures and systems related to contracts, project controls, procurement, information management and financial reporting/accounting

Conduct briefing sessions for project team members with respect to project services requirements and processes with special focus on safety

Lead the risk management process for the project team and ensure that the project issues / risk register is up to date

Ensure that the activities with respect to project cost, schedule, contract, procurement, and information management are being managed by the company's guidelines and contract requirements, and provide advice as necessary to make certain ADNOC and the project’s objectives are achieved

Ensure that the organization is fully aware of, and accepts, the guidance offered by company's project services professionals

Finalize the project cost and schedule estimate confidence package. Ensure project risks / issues are properly weighted in

Provide pointed cost and schedule information to support decisions by the project team; develop and discuss project periodic cost and schedule reports with IPMT

Provide advice on cost and schedule impact of changes, modifications or alternates by keeping abreast of engineering, procurement and construction activities

Monitor and coordinate reporting of cost and schedule impact of changes and ensure the accounting systems are in line with audit requirements

Direct and monitor all financial reporting for the project including accrual reports, cash calls and the reconciliation of ADNOC Offshore systems with project reporting

Direct and monitor all accounting activities including invoicing review and approvals

Direct the preparation of the Fixed Asset Registers for the project scope

Direct the preparation of all project related tender and procurement activities and manage the respective tender evaluations through to award

Provide support to the Project Manager and the IPMT on contract administration issues/matters

Lead the implementation of the ExxonMobil Master Technical Agreement work order process for project team

Coordinate all ExxonMobil work request activities

Secure other than EPC contracts required to support project execution and commissioning

Direct the development of the IPMT organizational plan and related staffing

Look for opportunities to mentor ADNOC staff in business activities

Ensure that contractor delivers on information management requirements

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.

Qualifications and experience

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, including project controls management experience on large projects

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good leadership skills

Good teamwork and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

Ability to make independent judgments and decisions in the resolution of quality issues

Experience with contractors and suppliers and ability to manage related interfaces

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.