Engineering Director

Wtsenergy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Engineering Director to oversee all engineering functions, ensuring optimal performance across projects in the Oil & Gas sector. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, along with at least 15 years of industry experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include guiding technical performance, developing procurement strategies, and mentoring engineering talent. This role offers a competitive package and is pivotal in driving engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 9 years in engineering leadership or managerial roles.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering for Oil & Gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional head of the engineering organization.
• Develop annual manpower and resource plans.
• Lead the preparation of engineering input for tenders.
• Oversee engineering execution across all disciplines.
• Provide expert technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
• Drive the adoption of engineering automation tools.
• Review and validate engineering methodologies.
• Lead vendor selection and performance management.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain engineering talent.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Engineering design standards

Project execution methodologies

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced certifications or postgraduate studies

Job description

The Engineering Director leads manages and oversees all engineering functions including planning design technical execution and procurement engineering activities across major and minor projects. The role ensures technical integrity resource optimization and alignment with company objectives while championing innovation efficiency quality and compliance with industry standards. This position also plays a key leadership role in developing engineering talent and driving continuous improvement across processes and systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the functional head of the engineering organization ensuring optimal commercial and technical performance.
• Develop annual manpower and resource plans securing required approvals and ensuring adherence to budget.
• Lead the preparation of engineering input for tenders including manpower estimation and technical review.
• Oversee engineering execution across all disciplines ensuring deliverables meet quality cost and schedule requirements.

• Provide expert technical guidance and troubleshooting support on complex engineering challenges particularly in the oil & gas and energy sectors.
• Drive the adoption of engineering automation tools and digital enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Review and validate engineering methodologies ensuring alignment with established procedures and industry standards.
• Evaluate project requirements and develop procurement engineering strategies aligned with tender and project needs.

• Lead vendor prequalification selection evaluation and performance management.
• Negotiate technical and commercial terms to secure competitive and highquality supply chain outcomes.
• Oversee development of material estimates and procurement schedules for bids and active projects.

• Recruit develop mentor and retain highcaliber engineering talent.
• Implement succession planning conduct performance reviews and ensure continuous employee capability development.
• Deliver training programs to enhance engineering competencies and technical standards across the team.

• Prepare and deliver client presentations address technical queries and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Foster collaboration across internal functions and external partners to enable smooth project execution.

• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements across engineering activities.
• Maintain and enforce engineering quality standards and service levels.
• Exercise delegated financial authority responsibly including approval of invoices and payments.
• Identify resolve and elevate operational issues to keep project and departmental objectives on track.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (relevant discipline essential).
• Advanced certifications or postgraduate studies are an advantage.

• Minimum 15 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 9 years in engineering leadership or managerial roles.

• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering for Oil & Gas projects.
• Expertise in engineering design standards project execution methodologies and engineering software systems.
• Ability to manage complex engineering work scopes and evaluate technical solutions.

Required Experience:

Director