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Expired on March 30, 2026
Lead Construction & Pre-Commissioning
Job Description
Wood is currently looking for Lead Construction & Pre-Commissioning to support our Projects business. The role involves contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities
- Review of construction execution plans, construction schedules, and method statements
- On-site presence to monitor construction progress, contractor performance, and compliance with safety and quality standards
- Support in resolving technical queries, managing field changes, and updating as-built documentation
- Interface management among multiple contractors and stakeholders
- Oversight of mechanical completion, punch-list closure, and support during commissioning and pre-startup phases
Qualifications
- Typically qualified to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelors) in engineering or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
- Appropriate level of construction experience in relevant industry sector, typically a minimum of 7 years of practical experience if degree qualified OR trade discipline qualified with a minimum 10 years relevant practical experience
- Excellent technical knowledge of construction discipline and associated processes
- Ability to identify risk to delivery, build in and implement mitigation / contingency plans
- Expert level of experience of interpreting discipline documentation
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments (RA), Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPS) and Hazard Identification Studies (HAZIDS)
- Expert level knowledge and understanding of technical specifications
- Experienced in supervising and managing others