Emirati Graduate Opportunities – All disciplines

Wood is proud to offer structured graduate programs designed to empower UAE Nationals with training, mentorship, and career development. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Wood is recruiting for Graduate positions within our Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Quality Management and Supply Chain departments in our Abu Dhabi office.

As a Wood Graduate you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Role

Wood is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in their chosen field to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy sectors that we support.

As a Wood Graduate you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills across multiple functions to support your development and gain an understanding of how a successful team works together.

At the end of the graduate scheme, you will become a valued professional within our team(s) and have the opportunity to continue your development within a Global organisation with outstanding opportunities to grow your career.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for high-achieving graduates with a desire to learn – the ideal candidates should have degree from an Engineering, Construction or Business Management subject ideally; however, other subjects may be considered should the Graduate have an appetite to progress into one of these roles.

It is key that the candidates enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis, are willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly; take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset.

What we offer within our Graduate Programme

• Three-year structured program within your chosen discipline and business unit.
• Technical and personal development; you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities
• Support throughout your career; you will be assigned a buddy, a mentor and a departmental manager to ensure your professional development.
• Rotations across relevant business areas to enhance your knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded and qualified professional.
• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy market sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program
• Early Careers Network (ECN); join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Application Process and deadlines

Skills And Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.

Expected

• Minimum Bachelor degree in any Engineering discipline, Business Administration or Construction Management (although other subjects will be considered upon application)
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines
• Adaptability to work on diverse tasks and in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and develop into a well-rounded professional
• Creativity: have that innate ability to “think outside the box”
• Analytical ability: ability to think analytically to fully define a problem and develop solutions suited to the problem