Engineering Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Careers is seeking an Engineering Manager for an offshore subsea project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver FEED through Start-up, ensuring safety, cost, and schedule adherence.

The role requires extensive offshore project experience, adherence to ADNOC standards, and strong leadership in design reviews, risk management, and vendor engagement. On-site Abu Dhabi office, global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related).
• Master’s degree is an advantage.
• PE/CEng or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering disciplines for offshore projects and ensure safety, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
• Coordinate interfaces between EPC contractor, ADNOC Offshore, PMC, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Provide technical leadership through FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical decision making

Risk management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree (advantage)

Professional Engineer/CEng or equivalent

Tools

AVEVA Engineering

SP3D

E3D AutoCAD/Navisworks

Primavera P6

Aconex/EDMS

Job description

Title: Engineering Manager - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2 Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Engineering Manager KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing all engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects, ensuring that engineering deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with ADNOC specifications, international standards, and project requirements. The role oversees multidisciplinary engineering teams and provides technical leadership throughout FEED, Detailed Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up phases.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Management Lead and manage all engineering disciplines including Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, and HSE. Develop and implement engineering execution plans aligned with project objectives. Ensure engineering deliverables are completed according to project schedules and quality requirements. Coordinate engineering interfaces between EPC contractor, ADNOC Offshore, PMC, vendors, and subcontractors. Monitor engineering progress and implement corrective actions when required. Technical Leadership Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, specifications, datasheets, and technical reports. Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore standards, UAE regulations, international codes, and industry best practices. Resolve major technical issues and provide engineering solutions to support project execution. Drive value engineering and optimization initiatives. Project Coordination Work closely with Project Management, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams. Participate in project reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Design Reviews, and Constructability Reviews. Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews. Ensure design deliverables support efficient construction and commissioning activities. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary engineering focal point for ADNOC Offshore and Project Management Consultant (PMC). Conduct engineering progress meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors. Manage technical communications, engineering change requests, and design clarifications. Quality & Compliance Ensure engineering activities comply with ADNOC Codes of Practice, international standards (API, ASME, IEC, ISO, NFPA, etc.), and project specifications. Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures throughout the engineering lifecycle. Monitor engineering KPIs and ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented. Risk Management Identify engineering risks and develop mitigation plans. Manage technical deviations, concessions, and Management of Change (MOC) processes. Support project risk assessments and ensure engineering risks are adequately addressed. Team Leadership Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and engineering coordinators. Mentor and develop engineers to enhance technical competency and project performance. Allocate resources effectively to meet project priorities.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline). Master’s Degree is an advantage. Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent certification preferred. Experience Minimum 15–20 years of engineering experience in Oil & Gas, with at least 8–10 years in Engineering Management roles. Extensive ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or major international offshore project experience. Proven experience in EPC/EPCM execution of offshore platforms, subsea facilities, pipelines, and brownfield projects. Experience managing large multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Technical Knowledge

Mandatory ADNOC Offshore Engineering Standards and Specifications. Offshore Oil & Gas facilities design and execution. FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC/EPCM project execution. API, ASME, ASTM, NFPA, IEC, ISO and international engineering standards. HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, Risk Assessment and Functional Safety processes. Engineering software and document management systems.

Preferred Experience with:

AVEVA Engineering SmartPlant (SP3D) E3D AutoCAD Navisworks Primavera P6 Aconex/EDMS

Key Competencies

Engineering Leadership Project Execution Excellence Stakeholder Management Client Relationship Management Strategic Planning Technical Decision Making Risk Management Team Development Problem Solving Communication & Presentation Skills Cost and Schedule Management

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