PMC Lead Installation Engineer

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lead installation engineer with previous experience working with high-profile clients on major offshore projects.

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 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

Job objective

To lead and oversee all installation engineering activities for ADNOC projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of offshore and onshore installation works. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership, validating contractor methodologies, and ensuring all installation operations are executed in accordance with project specifications, international standards, and ADNOC requirements.

Lead and manage installation engineering activities covering offshore and onshore scopes including structural, piping, subsea, and equipment installation

Review and approve contractor installation procedures, method statements, lifting plans, rigging studies, and marine spread documentation

Ensure all installation activities are planned and executed in compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and HSE requirements

Provide technical assurance and guidance during engineering, procurement, and construction phases to ensure constructability and installation feasibility

Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, marine, logistics, and construction to ensure seamless project execution

Oversee offshore installation campaigns including heavy lifts, loadouts, transportation, and hook-up activities

Monitor contractor performance, identify risks or deviations, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule, safety, and quality objectives

Ensure proper interface management between fabrication yards, marine operations, and offshore installation teams

Participate in design reviews, HAZIDs, HAZOPs, constructability reviews, and risk assessments related to installation activities

Verify readiness of installation vessels, equipment, and personnel prior to execution of offshore campaigns

Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and close-out of installation activities including as-built records

Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical support to installation engineering teams

Skills and qualifications

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:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, structural, or offshore engineering or a related discipline

Minimum 15 years of experience in installation engineering within the oil and gas industry, with significant exposure to offshore projects

Proven experience in a lead role within PMC or EPC environments, preferably on ADNOC projects

Strong knowledge of offshore installation methodologies including heavy lifting, transportation, loadout, subsea installation, and hook-up and commissioning support

Familiarity with international standards and guidelines such as DNV, ISO, and API related to offshore installation

Experience working with installation vessels, barges, cranes, and marine operations

Strong understanding of constructability, risk management, and interface coordination in complex projects

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated commitment to HSE and quality standards in high-risk offshore environments

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results within tight project schedules

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.