The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Controls Engineer - Procurement 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

The preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, and the tracking, management and reporting of project expenditure to enable robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. 

Accountable for the development of project budgets, the tracking of actual and forecasted costs and the generation of cost reports, ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy and accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures and standards.

Supervises, guides, and manages the Cost team in terms of delegating work, reviewing the work output of the team where appropriate, providing guidance and support, and managing the development of the Cost team members.

Accountable for ensuring project budgets, costs and reports are documented and auditable and that project budgets, costs and reports maintained and issued in a controlled manner. Acts as focal point for all aspects of cost support to the project team and client, managing the communications interfaces essential for the effective delivery of project cost analysis and support. Accountable for identifying areas of best practice and driving continuous improvement within the Cost team. Responsible for ensuring cost systems, 
process, procedures, and standards are maintained. 

Role may be standalone on a project or as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project 
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