Lead Project Engineer (Risk Management) - MEAC

The Role The LeadProject Engineer (Risk Management) - MEAC will provide specialist risk management support across the Middle East, Africa, and Caspian (MEAC) region, reporting directly to the Head of Risk - MEAC. 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 decarbonization 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 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’ 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 Job Objective Support major projects and bids across the Middle East, Africa and Caspian region, helping project teams identify, assess and manage uncertainty throughout the project lifecycle. Provide proactive and data-driven risk management that enhances project certainty, improves business performance, and enables informed decision-making across the MEAC portfolio.

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: We are looking for candidates who: Have experience solving engineering or construction delivery challenges on complex projects. Are naturally curious and comfortable questioning assumptions. Can understand how issues in one area of a project can affect cost, schedule, quality and project outcomes. Enjoy working with people from different disciplines and facilitating discussions. Are interested in developing specialist expertise in project risk management and quantitative risk analysis. Can communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We are not specifically seeking experienced risk practitioners. Prior experience in formal risk management, Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) or Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) is not required. Instead, we are looking for experienced engineers with strong project delivery backgrounds, sound technical judgement, and the ability to identify and challenge project assumptions. Training and coaching will be provided to develop specialist expertise in project risk management, including qualitative risk assessment, Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) and Monte Carlo simulation. Candidates who are curious, analytical, and interested in understanding how engineering, construction and commercial uncertainties affect project outcomes are encouraged to apply.

Job Objective: Support major projects and bids across the Middle East, Africa and Caspian region, helping project teams identify, assess and manage uncertainty throughout the project lifecycle. Provide proactive and data-driven risk management that enhances project certainty, improves business performance, and enables informed decision-making across the MEAC portfolio.