Project Manager – Oil & Gas (Kazakhstan)

About the role

Wood KSS LLP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large‑scale oil and gas petrochemical projects in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle, from FEED and detailed design through construction, commissioning, and hand‑over.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the project management plan and associated documentation.
• Coordinate changes with project sponsors and monitor progress against schedule and budget.
• Control quality of works, ensure constructability reviews, and drive scope optimisation.
• Lead site teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure safe, environmentally responsible execution.
• Oversee cost control, variation capture, and commercial processes.
• Provide construction expertise during FEED and detailed design phases.
• Ensure compliance with HS&E targets, corporate procedures, and LLP Life‑Saving rules.

Required profile

• Kazakhstani passport holder with extensive experience in oil & gas petrochemical projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage large‑scale construction contracts.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Cost Management
• Schedule Management
• FEED and Detailed Design coordination
• Constructability review
• HS&E compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects in a leading international oil & gas company.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Professional development within a safety‑focused culture.