Project Controls Engineer

Role Overview

Project Controls Engineer at Wood PLC in Abu Dhabi. This is a fully office-based position.

Company Overview

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is a market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions across the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. The business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies, experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation. Wood is committed to steady and predictable delivery and an exciting growth trajectory.

Role Purpose

To manage project controls and financial performance for assigned PMC projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, financial reporting, and commercial compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to support effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Budgeting

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial projections
• Monitor project financial performance and analyze variances against budget and forecast
• Prepare and maintain project cash flow forecasts and revenue projections
• Reconcile manpower and commercial data to ensure accurate client billing

Invoicing & Payments

• Manage the monthly invoicing process for assigned PMC projects
• Maintain invoicing registers and ensure timely invoice submission and payment follow-up
• Process and administer financial transactions within SAP/Oracle and other company financial systems

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly CVR and PMR, including revenue, gross margin, accruals, and provisions
• Prepare commercial reports, dashboards, and KPIs
• Prepare and analyze project schedules, S-curves, resource loading, cash flow forecasts, and performance reports

Contract & Commercial Management

• Maintain and administer the PMC Contract Schedule of Fees and commercial rates
• Support contract amendments, variation orders, and commercial change management
• Coordinate contractual insurance requirements, including Workmen's Compensation, Professional Indemnity, and Third-Party Liability
• Coordinate PBG requirements, renewals, and tracking
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and client financial processes
• Maintain commercial records and support internal and external audits

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Finance, Commercial, HR, Payroll, and Project Teams to ensure accurate financial reporting

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in Project Controls within EPC, construction, engineering consultancy, or infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, cost control, and reporting
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles, contractual requirements, and change management processes
• Experience in preparing and analyzing project schedules, S-curves, resource loading, cash flow forecasts, and performance reports
• Familiarity with project control methodologies, earned value management (EVM), KPI tracking, and risk assessment
• Ability to review project progress, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for project scheduling and control
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Knowledge of Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or other reporting tools is an added advantage
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Proactive approach to project performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal; Arabic language skills are a plus
• Ability to work independently in an office-based environment while supporting multiple projects and deadlines

Additional Information

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
• Employee Share Plan with company match opportunity
• Long Service Award recognition at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections with experts across the industry
• Energy Transition Academy access for knowledge sharing and exposure to emerging energy systems