Engineer, Projects (Projects Department - P-GO-2-Restoration)

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is seeking a Project Engineer to support and execute engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from concept to handover. You will ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost alignment with VAP requirements while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires strong ability to monitor progress, review contractor deliverables, and drive risk management, constructability reviews, and handover readiness with ADNOC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering is required.
• At least 6 years in project engineering in oil & gas.
• Strong ability to coordinate and support multi-disciplinary project execution.
• Effective monitoring of contractor performance and deliverables.
• Proactive identification of engineering and execution risks.
• Ability to ensure technical compliance and quality assurance.
• Strong collaboration with project, engineering, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of project delivery from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Assist in development of SOR and project execution strategies.
• Assist in preparation of tender documents and evaluation of consultants/contractors.
• Review contractor engineering deliverables, construction strategies and methodologies for compliance.
• Monitor progress and identify bottlenecks with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with licensors, contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support alignment between Engineering, Operations and Project teams.
• Monitor contractor performance, invoices and project costs with cost teams.
• Track variations, risks and trends impacting cost and schedule.
• Facilitate risk analysis, PHSER and ATR reviews.
• Ensure safety, quality and engineering standards across activities.
• Support handover of project facilities to Operations and start-up activities.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Support and execute project engineering activities across the full project lifecycle - from concept to handover - including FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning, ensuring delivery in line with safety, quality, schedule, cost, and Value Assurance Process (VAP) requirements.

The role involves close coordination with engineering disciplines, Central Engineering, licensors, contractors, vendors, and operations teams to ensure effective technical execution, compliance with ADNOC standards, and timely project completion.

Key Accountabilities

Project Engineering and Execution

• Support all phases of project delivery from concept through to commissioning and handover
• Contribute to development of Statement of Requirements (SOR) and project execution strategies
• Assist in preparation of tender documents and evaluation of engineering consultants, PMC, and EPC contractors
• Review contractor engineering deliverables, construction strategies, and methodologies to ensure compliance with scope and specifications
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction progress and identify potential bottlenecks with recommended corrective actions
• Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and project workshops

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with licensors, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Participate in project meetings and technical reviews
• Support alignment between Engineering, Operations, and Project teams

Project Control, Contracts & Cost

• Monitor contractor performance, invoices, and project costs in coordination with cost teams
• Evaluate contractor claims and support negotiation and contract close-out
• Track project variations, risks, and trends impacting cost and schedule

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Facilitate risk analysis, PHSER, and ATR reviews in line with ADNOC procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards across project activities
• Support implementation of HSE requirements during engineering and execution phases

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain project documentation, records, and close-out documentation
• Support preparation of progress reports for management

Construction, Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors and operations teams
• Review commissioning procedures, documentation, and readiness plans
• Monitor punch list closure and ensure completion of construction and commissioning activities
• Facilitate handover of project facilities to Operations and support start-up activities

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• At least 6 years in project engineering in an oil and gas industry
• Strong ability to coordinate and support multi-disciplinary project execution
• Effective monitoring of contractor performance and deliverables
• Proactive identification of engineering and execution risks
• Ability to ensure technical compliance and quality assurance
• Strong collaboration with project, engineering, and operations teams