Urgent Oil & Gas Jobs in Abu Dhabi 2026: Contracts Lead, Risk Engineer & PMC Engineering Roles – High Salary Careers
If you are searching for high-paying oil & gas jobs in UAE with strong career growth, health insurance, housing allowances, and long-term EPC project contracts, Wood is currently hiring for senior and graduate-level positions in Abu Dhabi.
These opportunities are ideal for professionals seeking advanced careers in contract management, risk engineering, project planning, and PMC construction supervision. Employees benefit from structured HR development systems, international project exposure, and highly competitive salary packages within the energy sector.
↚
Contracts Lead (Abu Dhabi - Oil, Gas & New Energies)
A senior commercial role responsible for managing contract strategy, negotiation, and compliance across large-scale EPCM projects in the energy sector. This position offers exposure to high-value commercial contracts and complex project delivery frameworks.
- Lead contract administration across EPCM oil & gas projects.
- Manage commercial risk, claims, and contractual obligations.
- Support project teams in budget control and cost optimization.
- Ensure compliance with client and corporate contract standards.
This role provides strong exposure to commercial management systems, energy sector contracts, and high-level decision-making within multinational engineering environments.
Lead Risk Engineer
A critical engineering role focused on identifying and managing project risks across all phases of EPC oil & gas projects to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
- Develop and implement project risk management plans.
- Identify technical, financial, and operational risks.
- Conduct risk workshops and maintain risk registers.
- Support mitigation strategies for project safety and cost control.
This role strengthens expertise in risk analysis, project safety systems, and large-scale engineering risk management frameworks.
Graduate Project Engineer (UAE National)
An excellent entry-level opportunity for UAE Nationals to begin their engineering career in a global EPC environment with structured training and mentorship programs.
- Support engineering and project execution activities.
- Gain exposure to EPC project lifecycle (engineering, procurement, construction).
- Work under senior engineers in technical and operational tasks.
- Develop core skills in project management and engineering systems.
This role provides a strong foundation in engineering career development, technical training programs, and exposure to international oil & gas projects.
PMC Senior Construction Engineer (Electrical)
A senior technical role responsible for supervising electrical construction activities on major brownfield oil & gas projects.
- Supervise electrical installation and commissioning activities.
- Ensure compliance with EPC project standards.
- Manage construction upgrades and facility modifications.
- Apply engineering best practices in PMC project execution.
This position offers strong exposure to electrical engineering systems, construction supervision, and large-scale oil & gas facility upgrades.
PMC Site Senior Planning Engineer
A key project controls role focused on planning, scheduling, and monitoring EPC project execution to ensure timely delivery and performance tracking.
- Develop and maintain project schedules (Level 3 & 4).
- Monitor critical path and project milestones.
- Conduct schedule risk analysis and delay mitigation.
- Prepare progress reports for stakeholders and clients.
This role provides expertise in project planning systems, construction scheduling, and advanced EPC project control methodologies.
Job Benefits
- High salary packages based on experience and seniority.
- Comprehensive health insurance and employee benefits.
- Housing and transport allowances.
- Long-term oil & gas EPC contracts.
- Strong career growth and international project exposure.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official Wood recruitment platform. Ensure your CV highlights your engineering experience, contract management skills, and project achievements to improve selection chances.
↚
PMC Instrument Engineering Specialist
PMC Lead Procurement Engineer
PMC Senior Contracts Engineer
Graduate Piping Engineer (Emirati role)
Graduate Engineer - Project Engineering - UAE National
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Site) - HVAC
Hexagon SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) Administrator
Senior Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
PMC Senior Construction Engineer (Mechanical Equipment)
PMC Senior Interface Engineer
PMC Specialist Construction Engineer
PMC Piping Engineering Specialist
Lead Instrumentation Designer
Construction Engineer (MOC) Site Based
Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer
Engineering Manager
Lead Instrument Engineer
PMC Lead Piping Engineer
PMC Senior Commissioning Manager
Receptionist (UAE National)
Senior Project Manager
Tankage Construction Superintendent
Piping Construction Superintendent
PMC Senior Construction Engineer, Civil
PMC Site HSE Lead
Study Manager
PMC Logistics Manager - UZ Island
Construction Director
Graduate Process Engineer
Graduate Engineer – Mechanical – UAE National
PMC Civil Engineering Specialist
Senior Construction Engineer – Pipeline
Graduate Engineer – Civil / Structural – UAE National
PMC HSE Manager
Senior Technical Safety Engineer
Graduate Piping Engineer
Graduate Discipline Engineers
PMC Senior Construction Manager Offshore
PMC Electrical Engineering Specialist
Graduate Engineer – Process – UAE National
Graduate Project Controls Engineer – UAE National
Senior Construction Engineer – AWP
Graduate Engineer – Instrumentation & Control – UAE National
Graduate Tendering and Proposals Admin (UAE Nationals)
Receptionist (UAE National)
PMC Safety Officer
PMC Telecom Specialist
Admin Assistant - UAE National
Quantity Surveyor - Civil
PMC E&I Supervisor
UAE National Admin Assistant
↚