Graduate Project Engineer - UAE National

Are you a recent Emirati graduate ready to shape the future of energy and infrastructure? Join Wood!

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 Project Engineer – UAE National to join one of our business units in Sharjah. 

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

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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. www.woodplc.com
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:

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 Project Engineering in order to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors that we support.

As a Graduate Project Engineer, you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills within Project Engineering.

At the end of the graduate scheme, you will become a Project Engineer and have the opportunity to specialise within one of our business areas.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for high-achieving graduates with a desire to learn – the ideal candidates should have Engineering degree, enjoy problem solving / trouble-shooting, detailed analysis, 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 – Four 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, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant
• Rotations across relevant business areas to enhance your knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded and qualified Prject Engineer 
• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials 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

1. Upload your CV and enter your details to our recruitment system via the link on the advert
2. Closing date for all applications will be 10th April 2026 
3. We will review applications on 10th April 2026
4. We will then be holding screening calls throughout April with those candidates that fit the criteria below
5. Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to assessment centres in 10th April 2026
6. Assessment centres will take place in April depending on location and discipline

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 of 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 2:1 degree to Meng in Project Engineering, which must be an IChemE accredited degree course 
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments 

If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!