Trading Statement

Wednesday, 1 July 2009

                              John Wood Group PLC                              

                                Trading Update                                 

    "Performance in the year to date remains in line with expectations; well    
        positioned to resume good growth as the energy market recovers"        

John Wood Group PLC ("Wood Group", the "Group"), the international energy
services provider, issues the following trading update for the six months to 30
June 2009.

Although the oil price has strengthened over recent weeks, market conditions
remain broadly similar to those outlined in our Interim Management Statement
issued on 13 May 2009 and, consistent with this, performance in the year to
date remains in line with expectations.  

We believe the longer term market fundamentals for our services and products
remain strong and we are continuing to extend our services and broaden our
international presence to ensure we are well positioned to resume good growth
as the energy market recovers.   

Half year results for the six months to 30 June 2009 will be announced on 26
August 2009.

ENQUIRIES:

Wood Group
Nick Gilman / Bill Setter / Carolyn Smith 01224 851 000

Brunswick
Patrick Handley / Nina Coad 020 7404 5959