The posting
Job Description
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marine Specialist from Civil background previous experience working with high-profile clients on a major Offshore projects.
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
Job Objective
To provide specialist technical expertise in marine civil engineering for ADNOC projects, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant design review and execution of marine and coastal infrastructure works. The role is responsible for overseeing contractor activities, validating engineering deliverables, and ensuring all marine civil aspects align with ADNOC standards, international codes, and project requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and guidance on marine civil engineering aspects including jetties, berths, quay walls, breakwaters, revetments, and coastal protection systems
- Review and approve contractor design documents, calculations, drawings, and method statements related to marine civil works
- Ensure all marine construction activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and applicable international codes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, geotechnical, marine, and construction to ensure integrated project delivery
- Monitor site and offshore construction activities related to marine infrastructure and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements
- Evaluate geotechnical and bathymetric data to support design validation and construction planning
- Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and risk assessments for marine works
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure project objectives are achieved
- Interface with contractors, consultants, and ADNOC stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, and technical requirements
- Support procurement activities by reviewing technical bid evaluations and vendor submissions for marine civil scopes
- Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and close-out of marine civil works including as-built records
- Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers and project teams
Qualifications
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.
Expected
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in marine civil engineering within the oil and gas, ports, or coastal infrastructure sectors
- Proven experience in a PMC or EPC environment, preferably on ADNOC or similar Middle East projects
- Strong knowledge of marine structures design and construction including jetties, quay walls, breakwaters, and dredging works
- Familiarity with international standards and guidelines such as PIANC, BS, Eurocodes, and relevant ADNOC standards
- Good understanding of geotechnical principles, coastal processes, and hydrodynamics affecting marine structures
- Experience in reviewing contractor deliverables and managing construction activities in marine environments
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to HSE and quality compliance in marine and offshore environmentsct environment
About Us
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.
