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Trainee IFA WorldWide
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Founded in 2002 by a visionary entrepreneur CEO, our client has swiftly expanded its global presence. Starting from its inaugural office in Hong Kong, it now boasts 50 offices spanning continents, including Africa, the Middle East, the Far East, ASEAN, Europe, Latin America, India, and Australasia (with Canada soon to follow suit).
Their steadfast dedication to excellence has garnered them an outstanding reputation in the international market. At the core of their mission is a singular objective: furnishing clients with unmatched financial peace of mind. Their training centers are located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, New Zealand, Australia, Jakarta, Porto, Milan, and Marbella, so, if you are currently eligible to live and work in those locations and have legal residence, don’t let anything stop you.
Please note, this trainee opportunity is not UK-based.
Opportunity Overview:
Joining their Entry-Level Financial Trainee Program presents a distinct opportunity to acquire practical experience, tap into excellent learning and development resources, and carve out a successful career as a Financial Advisor. If you aspire to advance your career with a company that will push and support you while equipping you with the requisite skills and experience to thrive, they eagerly await your application.
What to Expect:
In your inaugural year, you’ll embark on a comprehensive journey within their academy, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge in financial advisory. You’ll delve into the client journey, report writing, communication skills, and the effective utilization of their training platform. Throughout the program, their Development team will offer additional training programs to further hone your skills. Upon completing your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your development toward becoming a Financial Advisor. They’ll support you in pursuing additional exams while providing ongoing development to propel your career forward.
What You’ll Bring:
- A Growth Mindset: They prize individuals who embrace challenges as growth opportunities. Having a growth mindset entails confronting obstacles and setbacks with a positive outlook, seeing them as chances to learn and improve. You’re undeterred by initial difficulties, viewing them as stepping stones toward success. Openness to new experiences and the belief that with effort and dedication, you can continuously develop your skills and capabilities are key. A growth mindset fosters resilience, creativity, and adaptability, vital attributes in the dynamic field of finance.
- Eagerness to Learn: In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, a keen desire to learn is indispensable. They seek candidates enthusiastic about expanding their knowledge, whether about financial markets, investment strategies, or client relationships. Willingness to learn translates to being receptive to feedback, actively seeking opportunities for self-improvement, and exploring new concepts and approaches. Recognizing that continuous learning is a lifelong journey, you’re committed to staying abreast of industry trends and developments. Your thirst for knowledge fuels your professional growth, ensuring you remain a valuable asset to the team.
Recruitment Process:
- Online Application: Submit your CV and answer questions to evaluate your interests and motivations.
- Psychometric Survey from the McQuaig Institute®.
- Live Interactive Webinar: Attend a live session with the company CEO.
- Interview: Engage in an interview with the company’s Global Head of Recruitment.
Please note: This position would typically suit those keen on embarking on a career in financial services and wealth management. You ideally do have a good sales background of some sort. This position is NOT for someone from the accounting / auditing or financial management profession. This is a client facing, sales and targets driven profession. Please only apply if you have the required financial services sales aspirations
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Small Animal Vet, Dubai
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Small Animal Vet - Full-Time - Dubai. Salary: £45,000 - £5,000 per annum (based on experience)
Dubai has it all - lifestyle, sunshine, the beach, and yes, a tax-free income.
But more importantly, it's home to a growing veterinary sector that values quality care and professional development.
This full-time small animal vet role is based in a modern, well-equipped practice near central Dubai. It's a collaborative environment led by a passionate, experienced team - a place where vets are trusted to manage their own cases while having the support they need when challenges arise.
We are currently looking for a dedicated veterinarian with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. The ideal candidate should:
- Be confident in general surgical procedures.
- Be skilled in performing abdominal ultrasounds and documenting structured reports.
- Have the ability to interpret and report on X-rays professionally.
We pride ourselves on a positive and team-oriented workplace that balances high standards of care with a sustainable working rhythm. The practice receives consistent client praise and has built a solid reputation for reliability and compassion - without the pressure of corporate-style targets.
What's on offer?
- Salary: 5,000 - 5,000 per annum (DOE) - Equivalent to AED 210,000 - AED 300,000 annually.
- 2k may be achievable for senior-level vets with extensive skills in surgery and diagnostics.
- Paid overtime.
- 30 days of annual leave.
- All veterinary license fees covered.
- Private health insurance.
- Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation on arrival.
- Two days off per week, scheduled to ensure continuity of care and team coordination
Thinking about it?
We understand that moving abroad is a big step. If you're a capable vet looking for a new challenge in a supportive, professional setting, this could be the opportunity for you.
If you're curious, just reach out and ask. We're happy to answer any questions.
Let Dubai be the next exciting chapter in your veterinary journey.
Life Safety Industrialization Engineer Manager (m/f/t)
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Dean - School of Sustainability and Green Economy
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About HBMSU:
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) Dubai is the first smart learning institution to be accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. HBMSU is committed to instigate a culture of quality, innovation and research through smart learning, with emphasis on online accredited degrees and professional training in business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment.
Description :
Aligned with HBMSU strategic focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and future-readiness, we are seeking a full-time Dean to lead the newly established School of Sustainability and Green Economy.
This is a senior leadership role suited for a forward-thinking academic with a strong track record in leadership, research, innovation, and institutional development. The Dean will serve as a strategic and visionary leader, working closely with faculty and program chairs to advance the school's mission and strategic direction in alignment with HBMSU's overarching goals.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean holds full responsibility for the school's personnel, administration, budgeting, academic affairs, and development initiatives. The role includes leading the design and delivery of lifelong learning offerings (both academic and training programs), enhancing research output, forging strategic partnerships, and maximizing the school's national and global impact in sustainability.
Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership
Define and implement the school's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with UAE national agendas (e.g., UAE Vision 2031, COP28 legacy) and HBMSU's overall strategic plan. - Program Development and Innovation
Lead the design, launch, and accreditation of specialized academic and lifelong learning programs in sustainability, green economy, and circular economy. Embed AI, smart learning, and digital innovation into curriculum development. - Research and Funding
Drive a robust research agenda in climate policy, sustainable finance, renewable energy, and environmental innovation. Pursue and secure national and international research funding. - Faculty Leadership and Development
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of faculty and researchers. Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in both teaching and research. - Academic Operations and Quality
Oversee timetables, faculty workload planning, and assessment implementation. Ensure the effective delivery of academic programs and other lifelong learning offerings, development of digitized content, and maintaining excellence in learning outcomes. - Learner Recruitment and Revenue Generation
Collaborate with the Business Development team to support learner recruitment and revenue generation. Identify B2B opportunities and build partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies to promote and expand HBMSU's lifelong learning offerings. - Financial Stewardship
Develop and manage strategic and operational plans, budgets, and financial strategies. Ensure the school's long-term sustainability and profitability by aligning resources with strategic priorities. - Learner Experience
Enhance the overall learner experience through their journey through strong academic advising, mentorship, and career support. Drive improvements in satisfaction, retention, and graduation rates. - Graduate Outcomes
Prepare learners for leadership roles through applied learning, industry engagement, and professional readiness, ensuring strong graduate employability. - Partnerships and Community Engagement
Establish impactful collaborations with industry, academia, and community stakeholders. Advance executive education, micro-credentials, and applied research focused on sustainability challenges. - Operational Excellence
Ensure effective day-to-day management, resource optimization, and operational efficiency to support the school's growth and strategic objectives. - Institutional Alignment
Work closely with the Vice Chancellor and fellow deans to advance HBMSU's mission, strategic goals, and cross-school initiatives. - Governance and Compliance
Ensure full compliance with HBMSU's Integrated Quality Management System, national accreditation standards, and internal governance processes.
Required Qualification & Skills:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- A PhD in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Green Economy, or a closely related discipline, from a well-established university.
- Full Professor rank awarded by an accredited university.
- Minimum of 7 years of academic leadership experience as Dean, Director, or equivalent.
- Experience in online learning environments and leading interdisciplinary, digitally enhanced programs.
- Demonstrated track record in research, including publications in Scopus-indexed journals and successful research grant acquisition.
- Experience in curriculum design, accreditation, and managing academic programs at postgraduate and executive levels.
- Proven ability to foster industry partnerships, manage academic units, and drive use of AI in teaching and learning.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic execution skills.
Rank and Appointment:
This is a senior academic leadership position at the Professor level. Evidence of promotion, to different academic ranks, will be required. Appointment is full-time and based in Dubai, UAE.
Remuneration:
Salary and remuneration will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only by the Human Capital at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University.
Lead Technical Safety Engineer
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Wood is recruiting for a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Lead Technical Safety #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Technical Safety Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Objective:
Contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Definition and approval of technical scopes.
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing technical expertise to the business
- Contributing to business growth
- May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist
- Performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.
- Assesses feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering designs, products, and equipment.
- Uses advanced technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems and to complete any project tasks with minimal guidance and direction.
- May serve as the Lead Engineer or the project Technical Authority on projects and hold advanced level specialization in one or more areas of expertise.
- Functions as a technical specialist who develops applications, hypothesis, approaches and applies advanced engineering concepts to unique engineering problems
- In addition to specialization, generally directs highly qualified professionals engaged in complex engineering projects.
- Provides technical reviews for complex project within the area of expertise.
- In consulting business areas, may have authority for a portfolio of consulting projects, managing and providing technical direction and guidance, managing client relationship and project team engagement, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Definition and approval of technical scopes
- Assists in establishing project aims and outcomes to contribute to the development of a comprehensive project design.
- Evaluates current procedures and recommends changes to improve the efficiency of planning and scheduling projects
- Makes recommendations on project organization requirements, work methods and procedures and technical innovations by devising practical and economical solutions to problems in own or various engineering disciplines.
Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
- Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting the data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
- Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
- Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
- Reviews project-related documentation to ensure accuracy.
- Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project
- Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow
- Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions
- Participate in incident investigations as required
- Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities
- Organising, active participation and occasional leading of design reviews
Providing technical expertise
- Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning.
- Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgment in devising practical, economical solutions.
- Perform the role of Technical Authority when appointed to do so.
- Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
- Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short and long-range planning
- Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimises technical and financial success
- Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals
- Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs
- Helps to establish a culture of technical excellence through role modelling and communicating expectations
- Undertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors
Contributing to business growth
- Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
- Contributes to engineering bids and proposals
Manage and supervise others
- May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non-professional staff.
- Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure that targets and specifications are being met.
- Provides technical direction to project team members.
- Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
- Monitor compliance with competence standards.
- Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.
- Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team
- Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
- In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk
- Supervises delivery of subcontracted design engineering
- Provides appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements.
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Establishes effective working relations with colleagues, associates, direct reports, project team members
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across offices and regions, as well as with functions. Shares resources and work appropriately, based on the good of the company as a whole.
- Interfaces with multiple disciplines including project engineers and Proposal groups
- Confers with engineers, managers, and others to discuss project, prepare documents and modify schedules
- Facilitates effective communication between various disciplines
External:
- Establishes effective working relations with clients and officials.
- Build relationship with customers to discuss requirements, understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Participates in professional organizations to maintain current knowledge of technical innovations.
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the medium-term technical, operational and financial results of a business group or function.
- Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed for conformance with policies and general efficiency.
- Assistance is provided with unusual situations that do not have clear goals
- Keeps manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters or far-reaching implications
- May supervise a group of engineers, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, guidance and advice to others.
- Teaches/coaches problem solving, creative thinking and project planning skills to less experienced staff. Pursues progression of the corporate knowledge base
- Gives input for recruitment, discipline and performance issues
- Regularly provides functional supervision, i.e. assists, trains, reviews work
- Errors may have significant impact on profitability and customer relations
- Responsible for accuracy and timelines of work produced by assigned team
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.
Expected:
- B.S. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university
- Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation
- Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals
- Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required
- Recognized as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff
- Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule
- Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions
- Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
- Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions
- Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
- Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders
- Has a in depth understanding of Wood's business position and commercial objectives, is able to implement recommend improvements to those commercial objectives. Understands and can manage technical and commercial risk.
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development of self and others
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects
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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
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.
Engineer, Process Safety
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The Process Safety Engineer ensures the safety and reliability of ADNOC Distribution operations by designing, implementing, and managing programs and processes related to Process Safety. This role involves evaluating and enhancing safety measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and expanding the company's safety footprint.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Job Specific Accountabilities
• Support the development and implementation of a robust process of safety management systems that comply with local and international regulations.
• Participate in developing control measures to address inherent process safety requirements throughout the asset life cycle, from design to decommissioning and replacement.
• Support HSE Impact Assessments and other process safety studies to ensure effective review.
• Follow up on the implementation of process safety assurance programs to ensure all risks associated with asset operations comply with safety or HSE requirements to prevent/mitigate accidents/incidents.
• Assist in monitoring process safety measures and performance indicators, recommending remedial actions to the Department Manager or Vice President to prevent or mitigate potential accidents/incidents.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations-Production, Operations-Maintenance, HSE) to verify that all processes required to maintain and demonstrate process safety are in place and implemented Highlight any non-conformity.
• Participate in incident investigations, Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), HSE critical equipment & system technical verifications (TIV), Alarm Management, process safety audits ensuring that action or mitigating measures are implemented
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ADNOC and interational standards / guidelines.
• Ensure that governance and reporting align with AIPS requirements and ADNOC-HQ directives.
• Support process safety engagements and activities to ensure they are completed and comply with requirements.
- Generic Accountabilities Supervision
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
- Budgets
• Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
- Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
- Performance Management
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
-Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in intemal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
- Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Minimum Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, with strong technical background in process safety.
- Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
• 6 years of experience, in process safety-related functions in an oil/gas or petrochemical environment
• Working exposure to best practices in AIPS
• Must be up to date with any applicable Process Safety intemational and local legislations
• Must be up to date with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental international and local
• With working knowledge and experience in Quality and HSE Management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Professional Certifications
• Certification in Process Safety Professional or any relevant certifications preferred
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role with business trips.
#Wood #UAE #Sharjah #Senior Electrical #Engineering
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business, This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- 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
- 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
- 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
Job Objective:
Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:
- Executing assigned scopes of work.
- Providing discipline expertise to the business.
- Supporting and supervising task delegation to team.
- Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems. Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity.
- Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations.
- Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks.
- Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area
- In consultancy businesses, may review and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary nature
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:
- Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
- Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
- Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
- Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
- Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
- Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
- Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
- Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
- Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
- Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required
- Organising and active participation in design reviews
Providing discipline expertise:
- Solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options
- As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
- Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
- Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches
- Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
- Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
- Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
- Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
- Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
- Provide technical input and support to proposals as required
Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team:
- May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others
- Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
- Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others
- Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment
- Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals
- Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects
- Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done
- May manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk
- Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements
Working Relationships
Internal:
- Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across projects, offices and regions, as well as with functions.
- Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.
- Often required to persuade individuals with differing positions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on technical points
- Solicits understanding and support of managers for major projects and uses available technical resources
External:
- Establishing and / or maintaining an awareness of external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors
- Builds relationships with customers as appropriate
- Seeks out new avenues for building external relationships; maintains on-going contacts with existing relationships; coaches others on relationship management issues
Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:
- Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; duties are carried out within broad guidelines and unusual or complex matters are generally referred to more senior authority.
- Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the technical, operational and financial results of one or more projects or departments.
- Translates standards and guidelines into practical actions
- No direct reports but frequently serves as a technical resource
- May be required to supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and technical professionals with some coaching from own supervisor
- Accountable for own targets
- Overall performance is reviewed and evaluate
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.
Expected:
- B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
- Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
- Detailed Engineering experience is preferred
Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.
- Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
- Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
- Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
- Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
- Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
- Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports.
- Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
- Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
- Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
- Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings
Personal attributes:
- Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
- Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
- Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
- Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
- High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
- Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project
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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
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.
Subcontracts Manager (Pre Award)
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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Subcontracts Manager(Pre-Award) with a proven track record in the industry, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals 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' 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
Job Objective
We are currently seeking an experienced Subcontracts Manager to join our team in support of major oil and gas project. This role is critical in the successful development and execution of subcontracting strategies during the project tender and early award phases. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in pre-award subcontracting activities within the energy sector, particularly in large-scale EPC / EPCm environment.
As the Subcontracts Manager (Pre-Award), you will be responsible for the preparation, review, and negotiation of subcontract packages, ensuring alignment with project requirements, commercial objectives, and client expectations. You will work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to develop comprehensive subcontract strategies that mitigate risk and deliver value.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the execution of subcontracts activities undertaken by a project subcontracts engineering and / or quantity surveying team and personal responsibility for overseeing key or critical subcontracts activities, ensuring successful outcome in line with project requirements.
- Responsible for the timely mobilisation of resources and the supervision and guidance of directly reporting subcontract specialists/associates.
- Clear understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project subcontract strategies, plans, procedures and terms and conditions. Has broad based knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can under guidance initiate/discuss exceptions in order to reach a robust commercial agreement
- Control of project subcontract operations and co-ordination of interface activities with other project team members in accordance with applicable company and project requirements, systems, procedures, budgets and schedules. Where applicable, and suitably trained and qualified, execute quantity surveying duties in accordance with applicable practices and procedures
- Control of construction phase subcontracts in the field including home office liaison and interface with the client's organization, where applicable. Field administration of all construction and services contracts in accordance with applicable corporate and project requirements, systems, procedures, budgets and schedules
- Delivers clear and concise reports on progress of all activities for which they are responsible. Ensures direct reports regularly update reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management
- Operate in accordance with appropriate and current corporate execution procedures and Project Specific Procedures,
- Ensure all subcontracts activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures
- Provides guidance, direction and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific responsibilities
- Review or where required, prepare contract documents and arrange execution of same in line with DOA
- Undertake / monitor the administration of contracts (i.e. processing of payment certificates, price variation summaries etc.) and ensure the satisfactory operation of procedures
- Educate and induct assigned field staff in matters of project organisation, project schedule, work scope and the allocated subcontracts; including their conditions, forms of tender, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and associated drawings and engineering standards and ensure their effective liaison with all other site disciplines
- Ensure that the assigned staff monitor any changes to the value of the work in each allocated construction contract arising from drawing revisions, Field Instruction's, Field Variation Order's or other causes
- Ensure that subcontractors receive all necessary access, materials, documents and information including site safety, labour and discipline regulations to enable them to meet their contractual obligations and maintain comprehensive records of shortfalls of supply of any such deliverables
- Use all resources and remedies under the subcontract in order to ensure that subcontractors meet their contractual obligations.
- Monitor and, in collaboration with other appropriate site disciplines, ensure that the performance of each assigned subcontractor is recorded together with explanations for any deviations from the performance anticipated from the contractor's tender.
- Manage all commercial and contractual activities, supervising others as appropriate, concerning construction and services contracts, including issue of variations, maintaining register of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record keeping, close-out activities and the return of all relevant records to home office for archiving.
- Carrying out quantity surveying duties when required and qualified to do so
- Always promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership
- Understand and live Woods vision, values and behaviour
- Understand and work to the Wood Financial Management Framework as it relates to subcontracts
- Assist in identifying and applying performance management and development plans for direct reports
- Ensured all internal and external in year savings are recorded
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.
Qualifications:
- Educated to Degree or Equivalent, or Vocational equivalent qualification;
- RICS qualified or industry equivalent. Record of skills training appropriate for job specific role.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Minimum of 20 years applicable Oil and Gas or Heavy Industrial sectors of Construction Industry, or similar
- Advanced knowledge of Subcontractors, commercial evaluations, negotiations and terms and conditions of contract.
- In depth knowledge of commercial position imposed by Head Contracts
- Advanced knowledge of Industry forms of Subcontract
- Computer systems
- Supply Chain Principles and techniques
Personal attributes:
- Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
- High degree of initiative
- Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
- Positively works to develop relationships with subcontractors, clients and other disciplines
- Planning and organisational skills
- Enthusiastic proactive attitude
- Analytical, with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to:
- Work as part of project execution team, leading by example
- Identify efficiency, process and tool improvement opportunities and successful drive through change
- Briefs others on matters of significance pertaining to subcontracts or industry developments
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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
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.
Data Cable Network Installer
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We have an opportunity for Data Cable Network Installer
Role: Data Cable Network Installer
Location - Abu Dhabi
ECS or CSCS card (required)
Need Immediate Joiners
Tenure - One Year Contract
Core Duties & Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, and test copper and fibre optic cabling (Cat6, Cat6A, OM3/OM4/OM5, OS2).
- Interpret and follow network installation blueprints and technical drawings.
- Route and secure cables through containment systems (trays, conduits, ladders).
- Install and label patch panels, outlets, and network hardware.
- Conduct cable testing using Fluke or similar certification tools.
- Maintain accurate documentation of installations and test results.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and site-specific protocols. Collaborate with site supervisors and project managers to meet deadlines. Troubleshoot and resolve cabling issues on-site.
- Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviors with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties
- Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures.
Qualifications: Skills and Experience
ECS or CSCS card (required).
- Experience with structured cabling in commercial or data center environments. Familiarity with industry standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and cable schedules. Competence in using cable testers and hand tools.
- Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends if required
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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Lead I&C Engineer
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Role Purpose:
To prepare competitive and technically compliant tenders and proposals in response to client inquiries, ensuring alignment with company capabilities, commercial strategy, and client requirements.
For a key project, the opportunity will be provided to transition to the Engineering team upon award.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tender Preparation:
- Analyse tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs) and identify key requirements for your discipline.
- Coordinate with other Engineering disciplines and other functions where there is a requirement to ensure alignment and common strategy for submission.
- Identify clarifications in line with the tender timescales.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals, including CTR's, technical write-up, qualifications, input to schedule
- Ensure timely submission of tenders in accordance with client deadlines.
- Ensure that tendering material is kept up to date and accurate, to represent the company strategy and values.
- Technical & Commercial Evaluation:
- Conduct risk assessments and identify deviations or clarifications.
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and technical data.
- Support through Wood approval process as required.
- Support negotiations and post-tender clarifications with clients.
- Documentation & Compliance:
- Ensure all tender documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with client specifications.
- Maintain records of submitted tenders and track outcomes for continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, finance, legal, etc.) to ensure proposal accuracy.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Competencies:
- Have a mindset to challenge the norm: Identify innovative and efficient solutions to provide value to our clients
- Continuous improvement: Gathering best practice and lessons learned to ensure that we offer the best solutions to our clients
- Risk Awareness: Identify and understand the risks associated with the tender, assess and manage to ensure that the impact can be clearly articulated to Senior Management prior to submission.
- Commercial Awareness: Have a high-level commercial awareness to support the submission of accurate, competitive and compliant bids,
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and project execution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Reports to:
- Functionally reporting line to the Head of Discipline / Engineering Manager
- Contract reporting line to the Proposals Project Manager
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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
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.