Admin Assistant

Wood is recruiting for an Admin Assistant - UAE National

Join its UAE Business Unit focusing on working for one of the world's largest multinational engineering companies and get the opportunity to be involved in world-class projects in Sharjah, UAE. This role is a full-time onsite role in Sharjah, UAE.

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

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced admin assistant to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.

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 with 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: 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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Key objectives:

• As part of this graduate program, you will work for one of the world's largest multinational engineering companies and get the opportunity to be involved in world-class projects in Dubai with some of the best people in the world
• Gain hands-on experience in your discipline and make an impact from day one
• Develop expertise in your field of study, within a fast-paced and complex project environment
• Work with world-class industry experts
• Gain varied understanding of your core discipline through hands-on experience
• Gain increased awareness of strengths and areas of development to support professional and personal growth
• Learn fundamentals of health, safety and environment principles
• Apply your learning into knowledge

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:

• Any diploma or graduation
• 0-12 months of experience

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity statement

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.