Principal Project Engineer

Job DescriptionRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Project Engineer with a proven track record in leading and coordinating engineering teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of technical projects for a high‑profile client.Our Clients and ProjectsWood'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 fieldJob ObjectiveLead and deliver complex projects safely, efficiently, and within schedule and budgetProvide strong technical leadership, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with industry standards and company procedures, and drive continuous improvement to achieve successful project execution and client satisfactionSupport organizational goals by maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycleResponsibilitiesProject DeliverablesOversee a team which manages and coordinates engineering multidiscipline inputs and deliverables across multiple execution centers including workshare / high value engineering centersAppraise the Project Engineering team on the key execution principles and the contractual basis of the projectPrepare Discipline Design Instruction; prepare and check Project Engineering Manpower Plans, prepare multidiscipline contract requisition scopesInterface with discipline managers for resourcesCreate and implement work plan for discipline and inter‑discipline interfaces; identify key dates, milestones and deliverables, drive for completion; manage forecastsCreate work share planHSE, Quality and AssuranceCheck compliance with Project Quality System; be able to audit projects; proactively drive teamEnsure HSES reviews are planned and implemented; support initiativesManage the development of project‑specific proceduresResponsible for assuring quality of engineering deliverables before issue to customerDevelop and manage scheduleResolve escalated delays and changes, ensure recovery plans are implemented and reviewedDesign VerificationDrive and participate in design verification; drive others to complete; understand risk and mitigation requirements Change ManagementUse knowledge of conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change managementUnderstand customer needs and deliver customer satisfaction; actively monitor and support initiativesQuantify effects of change project wide; develop mitigation plans against change and drive change managementPeople ManagementSupervise work of technical professionals in the delivery of engineering deliverables including checking workCoordinate and manage inputs from larg