Head of Construction

6 months ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates John Wood Group Full time

Wood is looking for head of construction. Head of Construction is responsible for the governance of the Construction function within MEAC Operations. This is a strategic role, providing stewardship and assurance in relation to construction procedures, systems and capability. It supports and compliments the Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers allocated to projects and contracts throughout the MEAC business.

**Construction Governance and Performance**
- Drive HSSEA culture and performance, with particular emphasis on site-based projects and HSSE input to design to minimise site risk Ensure the safe and secure delivery of projects and contract margin.
- Ensure that Construction Managers manage their scopes effectively in line with company policies and procedures and within the requirements of contracts signed by clients.
- Ensure that risk management process is followed on projects.
- Ensure that Project Management and Project Control personnel manage construction/commissioning scopes effectively in line with company policies and procedures and within the requirements of contracts signed by clients.
- Ensure construction/commissioning proposals and projects are resourced with suitably qualified personnel in line with the requirements of the proposal and the project.
- Manage and work within departmental overhead budgets, and manage utilisation of resources vs workload to minimise non-productive time.
- May act as a sponsor for allocated projects. Lead involvement of construction and field commissioning during home office and field operations.
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**Strategy and Development / Business Development**
- Provide support to the business development process to identify and win new work for the business.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for margin enhancement and support strengthening and deepening Woods excellence in execution.
- Lead development of the Construction Management System involving specialist system suppliers and other Discipline Heads.
- Provide construction & commissioning input to proposals to demonstrate capability and identify appropriate key engineering and construction resources.
- Drive compliance and adherence of Wood Operations Policies and Standards.
- Assist in Incident Investigations as required.
- Support Technical Delivery Director, EMEA Head of Construction and Commissioning and Operations Director in the delivery of Technical Improvement Road Map (TIRMs).
- Minimum 16+ years of experience in similar position
- Typically qualified to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelors) in engineering or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- Capable of representing Operations MEAC and client to business associates in a professional manner
- Capable use of relevant software and proactively encourage development.
- Professional demeanor
- Competent in own area of expertise to provide support to the business.
- Demonstrate current knowledge with industry and technology development within field of expertise.
- Demonstrate continual professional development.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to maintain discipline and resolve conflict.
- Able to demonstrate team building skills and capable of influencing people at all levels.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, conscientious, and keen to learn.

Flexible with a can-do attitude.

**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.


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