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This role is primarily based in Wood offices but may also require on-site support, both onshore and offshore.\nOur Clients and Projects\nDesigning the future. Transforming the world.\nOur Technical Consulting and Decarbonization teams combine consultancy solutions with technical expertise to support our client’s capital investment decisions across the global energy and materials markets.\nFrom advisory (front end studies, concept design and strategic planning) to design (FEED, detailed design and owner’s engineer) through to delivery (project management consulting), we lead our clients to the best possible outcomes. Not forgetting our world-leading subsea, decarbonisation, new energies, asset optimization and technology development expertise, our ability to add value to our clients' portfolios and projects knows no bounds.\nWhat we can offer\nMeaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business \nCompetitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market \nMedical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment\nGroup Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover\nEnd of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit\nThe Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company\nLong 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\nCommitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests \nGlobal connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession \nEnergy 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\nJob Objective\nThe Lead Engineer - Corrosion & Materials will lead the delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy services to internal Wood business units and external clients across the energy sector. The role is primarily based in the UAE but may require occasional support at client facilities both onshore and offshore.\nThe role is responsible for the delivery of technical consultancy services covering corrosion management, material selection, coatings, welding and metallurgy, integrity assessments and cathodic protection. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on projects, support business growth initiatives, mentor junior engineers and act as a key interface with clients to ensure high-quality, value-adding solutions are delivered safely and efficiently.\n Lead the execution and delivery of corrosion and materials engineering consultancy projects.\nDevelop and review corrosion management strategies, material selection reports, corrosion risk assessments and integrity management studies.\nProvide specialist expertise in corrosion, materials engineering, metallurgy, coatings, welding and cathodic protection.\nPerform technical reviews and approve engineering reports, calculations and recommendations.\nAct as Lead Engineer for small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery to agreed budget, schedule and quality requirements.\nSupport multidisciplinary Asset Integrity Management, Risk-Based Inspection, life extension and fitness-for-service projects.\nProvide technical assurance and governance for discipline deliverables, including independent reviews, peer reviews and approval of critical technical recommendations.\nParticipate in client meetings, workshops, site visits and technical reviews.\nIdentify and resolve complex technical challenges through the application of sound engineering judgement and innovative solutions.\nMentor and support the development of junior and developing engineers within the discipline.\nContribute to proposals, technical scopes of work, effort estimates and business development activities.\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to expand Wood's service offerings.\nManage discipline work scopes against agreed budgets and schedules, identify scope growth, support change management and provide progress updates to project management.\nEnsure compliance with applicable HSSE requirements, industry standards and Wood procedures\nContribute to risk assessments, HAZID/HAZOP actions, safety critical element reviews and barrier management activities where corrosion and materials degradation may impact asset integrity.\n Skills And Qualifications\nWhat makes you remarkable?\nAt 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.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Metallurgy or a related engineering discipline\nMaster's Degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous\nChartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), CPEng or equivalent desirable\nAMPP/NACE certifications, including Senior Corrosion Technologist or equivalent, desirable\nCathodic Protection qualifications aligned with ISO 15257 or AMPP/NACE CP certification beneficial\nPersonal attributes:\nSolutions-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills\nExcellent written and verbal communication\nStrong focus on safety, quality and technical excellence\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical work scopes\nCollaborative team player with mentoring capability\nCommitted to continuous professional 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