Engineering Manager

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager with a proven track record in leading and managing the engineering department, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals for a high-profile client.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning 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 offerMeaningful and interesting projects:Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy SectorCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompetitive remuneration package:With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketMedical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatmentGroup Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance coverEnd of Service Gratuity:In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefitThe Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the companyLong 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 milestonesCommitment to continued professional development:Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionEnergy 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 fieldThe key objectives for this role are:Ensuring engineering projects align with the company's strategic goals and objectivesLeading and managing the engineering team to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvementEfficiently allocating resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize project outcomesProviding technical guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality engineering solutions and adherence to industry standardsOverseeing the successful execution of engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budgetMaintaining effective communication with stakeholders, including upper management, clients, and team members, to ensure alignment and address any issues promptlyMonitoring and evaluating the performance of engineering projects and team members, implementing improvements as neededResponsibilitiesKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities:Contributes to delivery of engineering excellence through:Driving technical assurance on the assigned scope(s) of workManaging and leading, supporting and supervising the discipline engineering teams on the assigned scope(s) of workManagement of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activitiesDeveloping and retaining motivated and competent peopleUndertaking the role of process ownerDriving safety by designDriving and leading on opportunities for innovationDriving technical assurance:Continuous promotion of corporate / client specific proceduresAssist in incident investigations as requiredMonitors compliance with standards and processes to assure deliveryRoll out and Implementation of learning opportunities from across the businessDriving continual focus on process safety through the engineering teamDriving elimination of technical incidents through robust controls, incident reviews and embedding lessons learnedIdentifies and mitigates areas of risk and improvement opportunitiesIdentifies and pursues improvement opportunitiesManaging and leading, supporting and supervising the multidiscipline engineering teamPlan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of a multidiscipline engineering team:Assist in the management of recruitm