Engineering Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join its UAE business unit focusing on execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work and to drive the engineering team to promptly support the on-going construction at site.

This is a full-time onsite position in Dubai, UAE, with travel requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our UAE Business Unit.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary: Regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Key Objectives

Responsible for the execution of the engineering portion of a multi-discipline engineering scope of work on one or more projects/work scopes. Has responsibility for coordinating and completing the various engineering, and start-up aspects of a project(s) while meeting HSSE, quality, schedule, and budget performance goals. Has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines.

Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of work
• Managing and leading, supporting, and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of work
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
• Developing and retaining motivated and competent people
• Driving safety by design
• Driving and leading on opportunities for innovation

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Driving technical assurance:

• Continuous promotion of corporate / client-specific procedures
• Assist in incident investigations as required
• Monitors compliance with standards and processes to assure delivery
• Driving continual focus on process safety through the engineering team
• Identifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunities

Managing and leading the multidiscipline engineering team:

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team
• Assist in the management of recruitment, selection, transfers, performance management, succession planning and promotion of resources to meet engineering team requirements
• Ensuring appropriately resourced and competent personnel on Project/Contract

Management of key stakeholders:

• Responsible for the engineering content of project execution plans for assigned contracts/projects
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively
• Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports and findings
• Focuses on managerial concerns of the project such as cost, completion date, and resource allocation

Undertaking the role of process owner:

• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business interfaces

External:

• Communicate and cooperate with external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors, client interface (as appropriate and requested)

QUALIFICATIONS

Expected:

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelor's (minimum) degree or Level 7 Masters (preferred) in an engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer/Registered Professional Engineer or equivalent with a recognized professional body

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Typically requires 10+ years progressive experience in discipline engineering
• Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.