Lead Project Engineer
Lead Project Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Engineer - Shutdown with a proven track record in the delivering detailed package performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
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 organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration 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’ services 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
Job Objective
The Lead Project Engineer – Shutdown is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all engineering and project management activities related to plant shutdowns within a major EPCM project for ADNOC. The role ensures that shutdown scopes are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. The position serves as the key interface between engineering, construction, operations, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless shutdown execution and plant restart.