Engineering Manager

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to head the entire engineering function for an EPC Oil & Gas mega project. You will ensure timely engineering deliverables, enforce standards, and drive cross-discipline integration with procurement, fabrication, and construction teams.

Lead multi-location engineering teams, implement the Engineering Execution Plan, and maintain strict quality and schedule controls across design phases, interfaces, and interfaces with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Process).
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 20–25+ years of experience in EPC Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years in Engineering Management roles.
• Offshore and brownfield projects experience.
• Multi-discipline engineering management.
• EPC design lifecycle (FEED to detailed engineering).
• Knowledge of design standards (ASME, API, IEC, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Engineering Execution Plan (EEP).
• Define WBS and deliverable schedule aligned with milestones.
• Establish engineering resource plan and staffing.
• Ensure timely design reviews and approvals across disciplines.
• Manage interfaces with internal and external teams and vendors.
• Coordinate with planning for schedule development and milestones.
• Support construction, fabrication, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Engineering management

Leadership

Project coordination

Interface management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

Tools

EDMS (Aconex)

3D modeling

BIM

Job description

Bachelor of Technology Honors (BTech Hons)

Job Description

• Location: Abu Dhabi / Engineering Centers (India/UAE)
• Reporting To: Project Director
• Functional Reporting: Engineering Director / Corporate Engineering Head
• Direct Reports:
  • Discipline Engineering Managers (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process)
  • Engineering Coordinators
  • Design & Document Control Team

2. Role Purpose

To lead and manage the entire engineering function of the project, ensuring:

• Timely delivery of all engineering deliverables
• Full compliance with technical specifications and standards
• Seamless integration across disciplines and project phases
• Alignment of engineering outputs with procurement, fabrication, and construction requirements

3. Detailed Key Responsibilities

3.1 Engineering Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the Engineering Execution Plan (EEP)
• Define:
  • Engineering work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Deliverable schedule aligned with project milestones
• Establish engineering resource plan and staffing

3.2 Engineering Delivery Management

• Ensure timely preparation, review, and approval of:
  • Design calculations
  • Drawings and specifications
  • Datasheets and material requisitions
• Monitor engineering progress against:
  • Level 2 / Level 3 schedules
• Ensure adherence to engineering KPIs and milestones
• Lead coordination across:
  • Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation disciplines
• Interdisciplinary design conflicts
• Ensure consistency and integration of design outputs

3.4 Engineering Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Project Quality Plan
  • Customer standards
  • International codes (ASME, API, ISO, IEC)
• Conduct:
  • Design reviews
  • Independent checking and verification
• Ensure timely issuance of:
  • Material Requisitions (MRs)
  • Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs)
• Support procurement in:
  • Vendor selection and approvals
• Review vendor drawings and documents

3.6 Construction & Fabrication Support

• Ensure engineering deliverables support:
  • Fabrication sequences
  • Construction methodologies
• Load-out and installation
• Hook-up and commissioning
• Ensure readiness of:
  • System documentation
  • Red-line markups and as-built updates

3.8 Interface Management (Critical for Mega Projects)

• Identify and manage engineering interfaces across:
  • Internal disciplines
  • External contractors and packages
• Coordinate with Interface Manager for:
  • Interface resolution and tracking
• Ensure engineering deliverables align with interface requirements

3.9 Schedule Integration & Project Controls

• Coordinate with Planning Manager for:
  • Engineering schedule development and updates
• Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with:
  • Procurement timelines
  • Fabrication milestones
• Monitor engineering impact on critical path and LD milestones

3.10 Change Management & Technical Governance

• Manage engineering changes through:
  • Formal change control processes
• Evaluate impact of changes on:
  • Cost
  • Schedule
  • Technical integrity
• Technical inputs for variations and claims
• Identify and manage engineering-related risks such as:
  • Design changes
  • Late deliverables
  • Technical uncertainties
• Risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Implement and manage:
  • Engineering management systems
  • EDMS (Aconex or similar)
• Support digital initiatives such as:
  • 3D modeling / BIM
  • Smart plant systems
• Ensure document control and revision tracking

3.13 Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Interface with:
  • Client engineering teams
• Lead:
  • Design reviews and workshops
• Ensure timely incorporation of client comments and approvals
• Lead and manage multi-location engineering teams
• Ensure:
  • Adequate staffing and competency
  • Performance monitoring and development
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Process)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• 20–25+ years of experience in EPC Oil & Gas projects
• Minimum 8–10 years in Engineering Management roles
• Offshore and brownfield projects
• Multi-discipline engineering management
• EPC design lifecycle (FEED to detailed engineering)
• Design standards (ASME, API, IEC, ISO)
• 3D modeling / Smart Engineering Systems
• Interface and change management
• Understanding of construction & installation practices
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent coordination and communication
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to manage complex, multi-location teams