Engineering Manager (Projects Department - P-GO-3-4)

ADNOC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities across the full lifecycle from assessment to execution, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and cost targets.

You will coordinate with licensors, PMC, EPC contractors, operations and ADNOC group companies to maintain engineering integrity and effective risk management, delivering successful project handovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering.
• Experience leading FEED, detailed engineering, EPC execution and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of ADNOC/VAP requirements, engineering assurance and governance.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, licensors, PMC and EPC contractors.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and technical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multidisciplinary project engineering activities across all project phases.
• Coordinate development of Statements of Requirement (SOR), engineering strategies and implementation plans.
• Review contractor engineering strategies, specifications, and submissions for compliance with project requirements.
• Manage technical specialists through engineering, construction, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with ADNOC HSE, quality and technical requirements.
• Support engineering risk management processes and contributions to risk reviews and technical assurance.
• Establish engineering performance objectives and monitor project engineering KPIs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary PM

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical decision-making

Risk management

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Job

Manage and lead project engineering activities across the full project lifecycle from ASSESS, SELECT, DEFINE and EXECUTE through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery of engineering scope within approved safety, quality, schedule, cost, and technical requirements.

Serve as the focal point for engineering management, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, PMC, licensors, EPC contractors, Operations, and ADNOC Group companies to ensure engineering integrity, technical compliance, effective risk management, and achievement of project objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Project Engineering Management

• Manage and lead multidisciplinary project engineering activities across all project phases and ensure alignment with ADNOC strategies, objectives, and project requirements.
• Participate in development of tender documents and support selection of Engineering Consultants, PMC consultants, licensors, and EPC contractors through technical evaluation and bid assessment processes.
• Coordinate development of Statements of Requirement (SOR), engineering strategies, and implementation plans to support effective project execution.
• Review contractor engineering strategies, specifications, construction methodologies, subcontracting strategies, and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage technical specialists throughout engineering, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities and provide guidance on technical issues and engineering decisions

Engineering Assurance & Technical Governance

• Ensure implementation of engineering standards, codes, specifications, and best industry practices throughout project execution.
• Monitor engineering progress performed by licensors, engineering contractors, and EPC contractors and identify bottlenecks requiring corrective action.
• Promote adoption of fit-for-purpose, value-adding, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Ensure application of state-of-the-art technologies, equipment, materials, and systems throughout project execution.

Construction, Commissioning & Handover

• Review pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures and oversee coordination of multidisciplinary commissioning activities.
• Coordinate engineering support during construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases.
• Ensure engineering deliverables support Operational Readiness, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, Performance Testing, and Project Handover requirements.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Ensure effective coordination between Project Management Teams, Engineering Functions, Operations, End Users, Contractors, Licensors, and ADNOC Group companies.
• Facilitate technical alignment and resolution of cross-functional engineering issues impacting project delivery.
• Maintain effective engagement with vendors, OEMs, and external technical stakeholders throughout project execution

Risk, Quality & HSE Management

• Ensure engineering activities are executed in compliance with ADNOC HSE, quality, and technical requirements.
• Support implementation of engineering risk management processes and contribute to mitigation of project and technical risks.
• Ensure engineering inputs to HAZID, HAZOP, PHSER, risk reviews, and technical assurance activities.

Performance, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish engineering performance objectives and monitor achievement of project engineering KPIs.
• Promote innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement across project engineering activities.
• Ensure timely preparation of engineering reports, technical dashboards, and management updates.

Key Success Factors

• Effective leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple projects
• Successful integration of engineering activities across all project lifecycle stages
• Timely resolution of technical issues and engineering bottlenecks
• Strong engineering assurance and technical governance
• Effective coordination with Project Management Teams, Engineering Functions, Operations, Licensors, EPC Contractors, and ADNOC Group companies
• Consistent achievement of safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives
• Adoption of best engineering practices and value-driven technical solutions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Strong expertise in multidisciplinary project engineering management across the project lifecycle (ASSESS to EXECUTE)
• Proven experience in managing FEED, detailed engineering, EPC execution, and commissioning activities
• Strong understanding of ADNOC/VAP requirements, engineering assurance, and technical governance
• Experience managing engineering consultants, licensors, PMC, and EPC contractors
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical decision-making skills