Trainee Project Manager

About the company

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.

Your tasks

• Graduate-level understanding of project management principles, project delivery methodologies, and engineering business processes.
• Support project managers and project engineers in the delivery of engineering and project activities.
• Basic understanding of project planning, scheduling, risk management, and project controls within an engineering environment.
• Demonstrates an understanding of engineering project lifecycles, stakeholder coordination, and project execution practices.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals, including planning, reporting, cost awareness, and team collaboration.
• Ability to apply academic knowledge to practical project management challenges within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Understanding of project delivery processes, documentation requirements, and engineering workflows.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical and professional skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in project management, engineering, business administration, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with limited work experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a professional project environment.

UAE national with a valid family book.

Other

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.