Scaffolding Superintendent

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Scaffolding Superintendent with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site Scaffolding activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long 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
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy 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

Key Objectives for this role are:

To plan, manage, and supervise all scaffolding activities on ADNOC projects, ensuring full compliance with ADNOC HSE standards, project specifications, and international safety regulations. The Scaffolding Superintendent is responsible for safe execution, quality control, manpower coordination, and timely completion of scaffolding works.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise scaffolding operations for ADNOC projects (EPC / PMC environments)
• Ensure scaffolding erection, modification, and dismantling activities comply with ADNOC standards and project specifications
• Review IFC drawings, method statements, and risk assessments prior to execution
• Coordinate with construction, mechanical, piping, and maintenance teams for scaffolding requirements
• Plan work sequences to meet project schedules and milestones
• Ensure strict adherence to ADNOC HSE standards, PTW (Permit to Work), and risk management procedures
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and toolbox talks
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ADNOC Code of Practice
  • International standards such as BS EN 12811 / OSHA (as applicable)
  • Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure 100% scaffold tagging system (Scaftag or equivalent) implementation
• Prepare scaffolding manpower plans and material requirements
• Coordinate with procurement and yard teams for scaffold material availability
• Monitor productivity and optimize workforce utilization
• Maintain scaffolding registers and tracking logs
• Ensure scaffold structures meet load bearing requirements and inspection standards
• Coordinate with QA/QC department for inspection approvals
• Maintain scaffold inspection records and documentation
• Supervise scaffold supervisors, inspectors, and scaffolders
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring
• Interface with ADNOC representatives, PMC, and client inspectors
• Attend construction and safety meetings

Qualifications Skills And Qualifications What makes you remarkable?

At 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.

Expected

• Degree with a minimum of 15 years Oil and Gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects, (> 500 M USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus
• Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is also highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience
• CISRS Certified Scaffolding Supervisor
• ADNOC-approved Scaffolding Supervisor certification
• NEBOSH / IOSH certification
• Must be willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa