Director Declaration

John Wood Group PLC (the "Company")                      

                             DIRECTOR DECLARATION                              

Pursuant to LR 9.6.14, the Company notes the announcement, earlier today, by
Ophir Energy plc of its admission to the Official List and commencement of
unconditional dealing of its shares on the London Stock Exchange. John Morgan,
a non-executive Director of the Company, is also a non-executive Director of
Ophir Energy plc.

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John Wood Group PLC

Nick Gilman

01224 851000

Name of authorised company official responsible for making this notification.

ROBBIE M.B. BROWN, COMPANY SECRETARY