# Lead Project Engineer – Secondee — Wood

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/orc-32584-lead-project-engineer-secondee
Location: Sharjah, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 8,500 to 21,250 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-02
Apply: https://ehif.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/32584

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## Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join its UAE business unit, focusing on supporting delivery of project and engineering excellence to strengthen our team in Sharjah, UAE with possible trips to Iraq.

## Requirements

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: Degree qualification in a relevant engineering discipline Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industries with experience in infrastructure EPC projects. Builds collaborative teams and leading by example in the demonstration of Wood’s core values. Take ownership of scopes of work, coordinating the engineering disciplines and supporting functions to deliver successful outcomes. Good soft and written English skills. Good presentation skills. Should be pragmatic, self-motivated and demonstrate initiative. Able to present and write technical reports in fluent English. Experience in working in multicultural and dynamic environment. Experience in managing detailed engineering and procurement in a brownfield environment. Experience of project cost control and planning systems. Worked on projects in Iraq (Basra region in particular) and/or GCC is preferable.

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