Graduate Project Engineer-UAE National

About This Role

Job Description Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Graduate Project Engineer-UAE National as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time office based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 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 renumeration 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’ services 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

Responsibilities 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.

Objectives

• Understand the full engineering project lifecycle by supporting planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress tracking activities.
• Develop proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Power BI, and internal engineering management systems.
• Support project coordination by preparing progress updates, monitoring risks, and tracking action items across multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in resource planning and allocation by helping monitor team utilisation, manpower forecasts, and workload distribution.
• Contribute to cost and schedule analysis through data collection, variance reviews, and recommending preliminary corrective actions.
• Enhance understanding of engineering management processes, including change management, document control, quality standards, and compliance.
• Support stakeholder communication by preparing presentations, dashboards, meeting minutes, and clear project documentation.
• Demonstrate continuous learning by completing relevant training (e.g., project management fundamentals, data analytics, risk management) and applying insights on live projects.

Qualifications Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Basic understanding of project management principles (planning, scheduling, cost control).
• Familiarity with engineering workflows, documentation, and quality procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; exposure to tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, or Power BI is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities to support cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to interpret basic technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow through structured training and on‑the‑job development.

About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.