Engineering Manager

Overview

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope on one or more projects. The position is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE with travel requirement.

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.

• Responsible for execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline scope of work on one or more projects.
• Coordinate and complete various engineering and start-up aspects while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals.
• Ensure technical excellence across all engineering disciplines.
• Drive technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work.
• Manage and lead, support and supervise the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work.
• Manage and organize key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering work performed in the department.
• Direct application of existing principles and development of new policies aligned with OU, BU and corporate objectives.
• Lead process ownership, including regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments.
• Lead team training, mentoring and professional development.
• Maintain safety by design and drive opportunities for innovation.
• Lead project cost management, resource allocation and schedule planning.
• Provide expert resolution of complex technical problems and conflicts.
• Ensure delivery of engineering excellence through continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

• Typically 15+ years of progressive experience in discipline engineering, managing detailed engineering and EPC assurance (PMC), with a strong technical background preferably in process engineering.
• Held a position as Engineering Lead or Manager for at least 3 years.
• Solid balance of technical and management and mentoring experience at relevant level and position.
• Several years of supervisory experience with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.
• Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in managing the engineering function.
• Capable of representing business and client-to-business associates in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organisation.
• Skilled in forecast planning for people resources.
• Skilled in recruitment and selection, employee communication, and performance management.
• Able to implement and embed standards and processes to achieve engineering excellence.
• Good knowledge of the regulatory framework and associated legislation.
• Current knowledge of industry and technology development within the area of expertise.
• Expertise in engineering excellence.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Continued professional development.
• Global connections.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Employee share plan.
• Long service award.