Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer for all yard activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

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

The Senior Construction Engineer – Fabrication Yard is responsible for monitoring, supervising, and coordinating fabrication and construction activities undertaken by EPC contractors and fabrication subcontractors on behalf of the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for ADNOC projects.

The role ensures that fabrication, assembly, welding, structural erection, piping spool fabrication, equipment integration, surface preparation, coating, and related yard activities are executed in accordance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, ADNOC standards, applicable international codes, quality requirements, and HSE procedures.

The position provides technical construction oversight, monitors contractor performance and fabrication progress, coordinates multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensures that completed modules, structural assemblies, piping systems, and other fabricated components meet project requirements before dispatch to the project site or offshore installation location. The role also supports inspection, testing, documentation, preservation, and transportation readiness to achieve project milestones safely and efficiently.

Fabrication Yard Construction Supervision

Monitor and supervise fabrication and construction activities performed by EPC contractors and subcontractors at fabrication yards in accordance with approved project requirements.
Oversee fabrication of structural steel, piping spools, pipe supports, skids, modules, equipment structures, and other project components, as applicable to the assigned scope.
Ensure fabrication activities comply with approved-for-construction (AFC/IFC) drawings, project specifications, approved procedures, and applicable ADNOC engineering standards.
Review fabrication sequences, work packages, method statements, and execution plans to ensure constructability and efficient use of yard facilities.
Monitor material preparation, cutting, fit-up, welding, assembly, dimensional control, erection, and installation activities.
Verify that fabrication work is performed using approved drawings, qualified personnel, suitable equipment, and controlled working procedures.
Conduct regular yard inspections and coordination walkdowns to identify construction issues, work-front constraints, and potential delays.
Monitor the availability of work fronts, fabrication bays, laydown areas, equipment, consumables, and manpower required to achieve planned production targets.
Identify deviations from approved design documents and ensure that technical queries and proposed changes are referred to the appropriate engineering and project authorities.

Fabrication Progress and Schedule Monitoring

Monitor daily fabrication progress against approved schedules, production targets, fabrication milestones, and project completion requirements.
Review contractor look-ahead schedules, manpower histograms, equipment deployment plans, production reports, and productivity data.
Monitor progress across fabrication stages, including material receipt, cutting, fit-up, welding, NDT, dimensional inspection, coating, assembly, and final release.
Identify critical delays, resource constraints, material shortages, engineering hold points, and inspection bottlenecks affecting fabrication progress.
Coordinate with the PMC Planning and Project Controls teams to validate reported progress and forecast completion dates.
Review contractor recovery plans and monitor corrective actions for delayed structural assemblies, piping spools, modules, and other fabricated items.
Participate in daily coordination meetings, weekly progress reviews, and monthly project meetings.
Provide timely reports on fabrication status, outstanding activities, constraints, risks, and mitigation measures to the PMC Construction Manager.
Ensure fabrication priorities are aligned with site installation sequences, offshore campaign schedules, transportation windows, and project handover milestones, where applicable.

Welding, Piping, and Structural Fabrication Oversight

Monitor welding and fabrication activities to ensure compliance with approved welding procedures, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
Verify that welding activities are carried out by appropriately qualified welders using approved welding procedure specifications (WPSs) and supporting procedure qualification records (PQRs), as applicable.
Coordinate with PMC discipline engineers and QA/QC inspectors to monitor fit-up, weld preparation, welding execution, dimensional checks, and inspection requirements.
Monitor piping spool fabrication, including cutting, beveling, fit-up, welding, flange alignment, dimensional verification, and identification.
Oversee structural fabrication activities, including cutting, drilling, fit-up, welding, bolting, dimensional control, and assembly of structural components.
Monitor fabrication of pipe racks, equipment supports, module structures, access platforms, stairways, and other steelwork where included in the project scope.
Identify constructability issues, interface discrepancies, and dimensional deviations and ensure they are addressed through approved technical and quality procedures.
Ensure temporary attachments, lifting lugs, weld repairs, and other modifications are managed in accordance with approved engineering and quality requirements.
Coordinate with the relevant discipline specialists to resolve technical issues affecting fabrication quality and progress.

Quality Assurance and Inspection Coordination

Ensure fabrication activities comply with the approved project quality plan, inspection and test plans (ITPs), inspection procedures, and applicable ADNOC requirements.
Coordinate with PMC QA/QC personnel, third-party inspectors, and contractor quality teams to ensure inspections are performed at the required stages.
Monitor compliance with material traceability, heat-number identification, welding records, weld mapping, inspection status, and fabrication documentation requirements.
Ensure required non-destructive testing (NDT), including radiographic, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, or liquid penetrant testing, is coordinated and completed as specified.
Monitor dimensional inspection, fit-up inspection, weld visual inspection, pressure testing, leak testing, and other applicable verification activities.
Track non-conformance reports (NCRs), quality observations, repair activities, and corrective actions to ensure timely closure.
Ensure quality hold points and witness points are respected and that work does not proceed beyond designated inspection stages without the required release.
Monitor surface preparation, coating application, dry film thickness checks, curing, and coating inspections where applicable.
Review fabrication dossiers and ensure inspection reports, material certificates, test records, and release documentation are complete before final acceptance.
Escalate significant or recurring quality issues to the PMC Construction Manager and QA/QC Manager.

HSE Management and Compliance

Ensure fabrication yard activities comply with ADNOC HSE requirements, applicable UAE regulations, project HSE plans, and approved contractor safety procedures.
Monitor safe execution of welding, gas cutting, grinding, lifting, rigging, material handling, working at height, confined-space work, and other high-risk activities.
Ensure compliance with permit-to-work requirements, job safety analyses, risk assessments, toolbox talks, and relevant work authorization procedures.
Monitor safe use and inspection of cranes, forklifts, welding machines, gas cylinders, lifting accessories, and other fabrication equipment.
Coordinate with contractor HSE teams to identify hazards and implement appropriate controls for simultaneous operations and congested fabrication areas.
Participate in yard safety walks, HSE inspections, audits, incident reviews, and safety meetings.
Ensure unsafe conditions and practices are promptly addressed and recommend suspension of activities where serious risks are identified, in accordance with project procedures.
Monitor housekeeping, waste management, fire prevention, emergency access, and safe storage of materials and hazardous substances.
Follow up on HSE observations, incidents, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Promote a proactive safety culture among contractor personnel, subcontractors, and yard supervision teams.

Material Management and Traceability

Monitor the receipt, inspection, identification, storage, preservation, and issuance of fabrication materials.
Coordinate with contractor materials management, procurement, and logistics teams to identify shortages of plates, structural sections, pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, welding consumables, and other critical materials.
Verify that materials used for fabrication are consistent with approved material specifications and project documentation.
Monitor material traceability throughout cutting, fabrication, welding, assembly, and inspection activities.
Ensure material substitutions and deviations are not implemented without appropriate technical review and approval.
Monitor storage conditions and preservation requirements for stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, piping components, equipment, and sensitive items as applicable.
Coordinate with the contractor to minimize material wastage, misidentification, damage, and avoidable fabrication rework.
Identify material-related constraints and escalate issues that could affect production schedules or project milestones.

Multidisciplinary Coordination and Interface Management

Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, welding, QA/QC, HSE, planning, and logistics teams to support integrated fabrication execution.
Ensure effective coordination between fabrication yard activities and engineering, procurement, site construction, commissioning, and offshore installation teams.
Review interface requirements for piping tie-ins, structural connections, equipment foundations, module integration, cable tray supports, and other relevant interfaces.
Monitor the resolution of engineering queries, drawing discrepancies, missing information, and constructability concerns affecting fabrication.
Coordinate module assembly, equipment setting, piping installation, and other integration activities to ensure proper sequencing and dimensional compatibility.
Participate in interface meetings with EPC contractors, fabrication subcontractors, engineering teams, and ADNOC representatives.
Maintain records of outstanding technical issues, fabrication constraints, interface actions, and agreed resolutions.
Ensure that field changes and fabrication modifications are processed through the approved management-of-change and technical approval procedures.

Module Assembly, Load-Out, and Transportation Readiness

Monitor module assembly and integration activities, including structural completion, piping installation, equipment installation, and other relevant work packages.
Coordinate dimensional surveys, weight-control requirements, lifting arrangements, and readiness inspections with the responsible engineering and logistics teams.
Monitor completion of fabrication punch lists and ensure outstanding items are identified, categorized, and closed in accordance with project procedures.
Coordinate with lifting, rigging, marine, transport, and installation specialists regarding load-out and transportation requirements, where applicable.
Verify that required inspections, certifications, preservation measures, temporary supports, and securing arrangements are completed before release for transportation.
Ensure load-out and dispatch activities follow approved procedures, risk assessments, lifting plans, and applicable project requirements.
Monitor the preparation of shipping documentation, release notes, packing lists, preservation records, and other required turnover documents.
Coordinate with the site or offshore construction team to ensure fabricated items are delivered in the required sequence and condition.
Report risks affecting module delivery, transport readiness, offshore installation windows, and project milestones.

Documentation and Project Reporting

Maintain accurate records of fabrication progress, site observations, technical queries, inspection status, quality issues, and contractor performance.
Review and consolidate contractor daily and weekly fabrication reports for submission to the PMC Construction Manager.
Monitor the status of approved drawings, fabrication work packs, inspection records, weld maps, NDT reports, material certificates, and as-built documentation.
Ensure that fabrication records are properly maintained and submitted in accordance with project document control procedures.
Track outstanding actions from construction meetings, yard inspections, quality reviews, and technical coordination sessions.
Provide input to construction dashboards, progress reports, risk registers, and project performance reviews.
Support preparation of fabrication completion certificates, release documentation, and turnover dossiers.
Ensure lessons learned and recurring fabrication issues are documented and communicated to the relevant project teams.

Teamwork and Stakeholder Management

Provide technical guidance and construction oversight to PMC construction engineers, discipline inspectors, and other site personnel within the assigned scope.
Coordinate closely with the PMC Construction Manager, discipline leads, QA/QC team, HSE team, planning team, and engineering representatives.
Maintain effective working relationships with ADNOC representatives, EPC contractors, fabrication subcontractors, vendors, and third-party inspection agencies.
Participate in technical reviews, constructability assessments, progress meetings, and fabrication readiness reviews.
Escalate critical technical, quality, HSE, resource, and schedule issues through the established project reporting structure.
Promote accountability, collaboration, quality awareness, and safe working practices across the fabrication yard.

Skills And Qualifications

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.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or another relevant engineering discipline.
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering is preferred, depending on the fabrication scope.
A relevant engineering diploma may be considered where permitted by project requirements and the PMC contract.
Additional qualifications in welding technology, fabrication engineering, construction management, or project management are advantageous.
Relevant professional certifications in quality, inspection, HSE, or project management are desirable.

Professional Experience

Minimum 12–15 years of overall experience in construction, fabrication, or engineering within the oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or related industrial sectors.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior construction engineering, fabrication engineering, or fabrication supervision role.
Demonstrated experience in fabrication yards handling structural steel, piping spools, skids, modules, or similar oil and gas facilities.
Previous experience in a PMC or client-representative role is strongly preferred.
Experience on ADNOC projects or projects governed by comparable international oil and gas operator standards is desirable.
Proven experience monitoring EPC contractors and fabrication subcontractors against approved drawings, quality requirements, HSE standards, and fabrication schedules.
Experience coordinating welding, NDT, dimensional control, material traceability, inspection activities, and fabrication documentation.
Experience with modular construction, offshore topsides, pipe racks, process modules, or brownfield project components is advantageous, depending on project scope.
Familiarity with load-out, transportation, preservation, and offshore installation interfaces is desirable.

Technical Knowledge and Competencies

Strong knowledge of oil and gas fabrication processes, including structural steel fabrication, piping spool fabrication, module assembly, welding, fit-up, and dimensional inspection.
Good understanding of ADNOC standards, project specifications, approved engineering drawings, construction procedures, and applicable international codes.
Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, including ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, and applicable ISO standards, as relevant to the assigned scope.
Knowledge of welding procedures, welder qualification requirements, WPS/PQR documentation, weld mapping, and NDT requirements.
Understanding of material traceability, material certificates, inspection and test plans, NCR management, and fabrication quality documentation.
Ability to review engineering drawings, piping isometrics, structural drawings, fabrication details, and construction work packs.
Understanding of fabrication progress measurement, production planning, manpower productivity, and schedule monitoring.
Knowledge of surface preparation, protective coating systems, dimensional tolerances, preservation, and shipment readiness requirements.
Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, construction reporting systems, and document management tools is advantageous.

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies

Strong technical judgment and practical understanding of fabrication yard operations.
Excellent coordination, communication, and contractor management skills.
Ability to identify construction constraints, assess risks, and resolve technical and execution issues effectively.
Strong commitment to HSE compliance, fabrication quality, and project delivery objectives.
Ability to monitor contractor performance objectively and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing fabrication priorities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project milestones in a fast-paced yard environment.
Effective reporting, problem-solving, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities.

Language and Other Requirements

Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Ability to work at fabrication yards in Abu Dhabi or other designated UAE locations.
Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet fabrication, inspection, and dispatch milestones.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment involving EPC contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and client representatives.
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PMC Senior Construction Engineer - Fab Yard @ Wood

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