Head of Department - Piping & Pipelines

Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Discipline Engineering to lead and manage the discipline engineering department, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals for a high‑profile client.

• Lead and manage the discipline engineering department, delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies.
• Drive health, safety, security, environment, quality (HSSEA) culture and performance within the discipline team.
• Ensure engineering integrity and compliance across all work scopes, maintain safety focus and eliminate technical incidents through robust controls and lessons learned.
• Support technical assurance activities, including audits, incident investigations, and verification of deliverables.
• Provide appropriate discipline resources to projects, deliver work in line with company procedures and customer requirements, and optimise resource utilisation against workload demand and budgets.
• Collaborate with other discipline and project managers to develop engineering execution plans and shared governance.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve discipline engineering systems, tools, and processes for cost‑effective execution.
• Identify and promote innovation opportunities and emerging technologies within the discipline.
• Support business development activities, review proposal manhours, and optimise workshare strategies across engineering centres.
• Set the vision and strategic direction for the Discipline Engineering Group under the Engineering Director.
• Lead line management for direct reports, including performance management, career development, and remuneration input.
• Ensure recruitment, development, and succession planning to meet current and future business needs.
• Maintain discipline competence assurance frameworks and identify skills gaps with appropriate training plans.
• Develop, maintain, and improve discipline processes, procedures, manuals, and intellectual property in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support project delivery assurance through governance activities and continuous improvement via structured change management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in onshore and offshore mega projects with Capex over 2billionUSD.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head of Discipline role.
• Experience in ASSESS, Pre‑FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design stages of projects.
• Extensive experience in piping discipline engineering with over 250K man‑hours.
• Deep knowledge of ASME, API, MPP, ISO codes and Middle East clients’ specifications.
• Experience working with ADNOC, Qatar Energy, KNPC, KOC, BGC, BP and Shell.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, stress analysis, and onshore/offshore pipeline engineering.
• Expert‑level understanding of discipline engineering tools, processes, and technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to develop and lead high‑performing engineering teams.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capability.
• Proficiency in people interviewing, selection, communication, performance management, and coaching.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross‑functional environments.

• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• People management and talent development.
• Capacity to work in multicultural teams.

• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance (inpatient and outpatient care).
• Group life and personal accident insurance; life assurance cover; end‑of‑service gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee share plan for Wood shares with company match.
• Long‑service award and recognition at 5‑year milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections and industry‑leading networking opportunities.

We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.