Graduate Project Engineer-UAE National

Job Overview

Wood is recruiting an experienced Graduate Project Engineer – UAE National for the Engineering team in the Oil, Gas & New Energies business in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is full‑time and office based.

• Understand the full engineering project lifecycle by supporting planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress tracking activities.
• Develop proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, and internal engineering management systems.
• Support project coordination by preparing progress updates, monitoring risks, and tracking action items across multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in resource planning and allocation by monitoring team utilisation, manpower forecasts, and workload distribution.
• Contribute to cost and schedule analysis through data collection, variance reviews, and recommending preliminary corrective actions.
• Enhance understanding of engineering management processes, including change management, document control, quality standards, and compliance.
• Support stakeholder communication by preparing presentations, dashboards, meeting minutes, and clear project documentation.
• Demonstrate continuous learning by completing relevant training (project management fundamentals, data analytics, risk management) and applying insights on live projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or a related discipline).
• Basic understanding of project management principles (planning, scheduling, cost control).
• Familiarity with engineering workflows, documentation, and quality procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities to support cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to interpret basic technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow through structured training and on‑the‑job development.

• Meaningful and interesting projects for high‑profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan.
• Long Service Award at 5‑year milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored learning plans.
• Global connections – work with experts worldwide.
• Energy Transition Academy providing exposure to emerging energy systems.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria.