Engineering Manager

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead the entire engineering function for the project. You will ensure timely delivery of deliverables, strict adherence to technical specs, and seamless integration across disciplines to align with procurement, fabrication, and construction requirements.

You will head and develop engineering teams, manage interfaces, and drive design reviews under a robust governance framework for mega projects in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Process).
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 20–25+ years in EPC Oil & Gas projects.
• 8–10+ years in Engineering Management roles.
• Strong Middle East experience and mega-project exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-location engineering teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate across Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Support procurement, fabrication, and construction with engineering inputs.
• Interface with client teams and manage design reviews and technical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-discipline coordination

Engineering management

Interface management

Project controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

EDMS (Aconex)

3D modeling / BIM

Job description

• Position Details
• Position Title: Project Engineering Manager
• 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
• 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

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

3.3 Multi-discipline Coordination

• Lead coordination across:
• Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation disciplines
• Resolve:
• Interdisciplinary design conflicts
• Interface issues between systems
• 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 “Right First Time” design philosophy

3.5 Procurement Engineering Support

• 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
• Resolve:
• Site queries (Field Engineering Queries – FEQs)
• Technical issues during fabrication
• Provide site engineering support during execution

3.7 Offshore Installation & Commissioning Support

• Support engineering requirements for:
• 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
• Support Contracts Manager in:
• Technical inputs for variations and claims

3.11 Risk Management (Engineering Risks)

• Identify and manage engineering‑related risks such as:
• Design changes
• Late deliverables
• Technical uncertainties
• Support Risk Manager in:
• Risk assessments and mitigation planning

3.12 Digital Engineering & Systems

• 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

3.14 Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead and manage multi‑location engineering teams
• Ensure:
• Adequate staffing and competency
• Performance monitoring and development
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability

• 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
• Proven experience in:
• Mega projects (>USD 1B; preferably 3B+)
• Offshore and brownfield projects
• Strong Middle East experience
• Technical Competencies
• Multi‑discipline engineering management
• EPC design lifecycle (FEED to detailed engineering)
• Design standards (ASME, API, IEC, ISO)
• Vendor engineering & procurement support
• 3D modeling / Smart Engineering Systems
• Interface and change management
• Understanding of construction & installation practices
• Behavioural Competencies
• 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