Project Engineer – UAE National

Role Overview

Project Engineer – UAE National at Wood PLC, based in Sharjah, UAE. This is a graduate-level position supporting the organization's Emiratization objectives and commitment to hiring UAE Nationals.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services, including EPC contract management, as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support the client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

Role Purpose

As a Graduate Project Engineer, you will join a culture of innovation and contribute to meaningful, complex projects delivered to high-profile clients. You will support project planning, execution, and delivery while developing your engineering and project management capabilities under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of engineering projects.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, where required, to monitor project activities.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors to support project delivery.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating material requests, quotations, and vendor communications.

Documentation & Compliance

• Support the preparation and review of technical documents, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure proper record management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and HSE requirements.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor project progress and prepare regular status reports.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action logs.

Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in identifying project risks and support mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical).
• Fresh graduates or up to 2 years of relevant engineering and project coordination experience.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Familiarity with project management principles and tools is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure reward in line with market.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance provided by the company.
• Employee Share Plan offering the opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award celebrating commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks dedicated to giving all employees a voice.
• Global connections with experts across around 50 countries at the leading edge of the industry.