PMC Senior/Specialist Lifting Engineer-Site based - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wood Group

Description

Description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior / specialist Lifting Engineer for one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi as part of our ADNOC Gas PMC team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinates construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.  

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 decarbonisation 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 renumeration 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

The key objectives for this role are: 

• Develop comprehensive lifting plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure safe and efficient execution of lifting operations.
• Monitor lifting-related expenses, prevent overspending, and maintain financial efficiency throughout the project.
• Maintain high construction and lifting standards, ensure compliance with local and international regulations, and conduct regular inspections of lifting equipment and operations.
• Identify potential risks in lifting activities, implement mitigation strategies, and enforce strict safety protocols to protect personnel and assets.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to align lifting plans with overall project goals and resolve technical challenges promptly.
• Implement eco-friendly practices in lifting operations and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and contractor-related lifting deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Supervise lifting operations across all areas on small projects or specific lifting disciplines on larger projects.
• Manage and execute multiple lifting-related field disciplines or assigned subsets of construction projects in line with contract requirements and company policies.
• Ensure lifting activities are executed according to quality standards and project specifications.
• Control project cost and schedule for assigned lifting disciplines and ensure timely completion of lifting operations.
• Manage installation, commissioning, and completion activities for lifting equipment and associated materials.
• Coordinate work schedules for lifting personnel to maximize utilization and meet project timelines.
• Monitor lifting work progress and report status against the approved plan.
• Define and communicate safety, quality, and environmental responsibilities to all personnel involved in lifting operations.
• Ensure all lifting personnel receive appropriate training, including health and safety and site-specific inductions.
• Initiate and enforce safety, quality, and environmental processes within lifting operations, including toolbox talks, inspections, and risk assessments in compliance with company and client requirements.

Qualifications

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:

• A bachelor's degree in relevant engineering (i.e Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Computer, Software, Electronic, Marine, Ship Captain etc.) or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the offshore/onshore Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including minimum (5) years   (preferred) in GCC region. 
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international major(more than 1Billion US$) Oil&Gas or Petrochemical projects. 
• Excellent leadership and communication skills (written and verbal) and an ability to work with people across a diversity of cultures