Engineering Manager UZ Islands - Greenfield – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team seeks an Engineering Manager for the UZ Islands Greenfield Offshore Water Injection Project, based in UAE (Abu Dhabi). The role leads multidisciplinary engineering and interfaces with client and contractors to deliver safe, cost-effective outcomes through design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

20–25+ years of oil and gas offshore EPC/EPCM experience is required. The position requires coordinating teams across locations, overseeing HAZID/HAZOP and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for senior leadership roles in offshore projects.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent certification is advantageous.
• 20-25+ years oil and gas experience with major offshore EPC/EPCM projects.
• Proven experience as Engineering Manager on offshore greenfield developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all engineering disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, HSE).
• Establish engineering execution plans, schedules and resource requirements.
• Ensure deliverables meet objectives, client specs, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/constructability/operability studies.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting and change management processes.
• Review contractor and vendor engineering deliverables and manage interfaces.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Offshore projects

Multidisciplinary teams

Stakeholder management

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Chartered Engineer (advantageous)

Tools

PDMS

AVEVA

MS Project

Job description

Engineering Manager UZ Islands - Greenfield - Offshore Water Injection Project

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Job Title: Engineering Manager UZ Islands - Greenfield - Offshore Water Injection Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Engineering Manager UZ Islands - Greenfield for an Offshore Water Injection Project to be based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi.

Position Summary The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering activities for the UZ Islands Greenfield Offshore Water Injection Project, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and timely delivery from concept through detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. The role provides technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and serves as the primary engineering interface with the client, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership Manage and coordinate all engineering disciplines including Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, and HSE.

Establish engineering execution plans, schedules, and resource requirements.

Ensure engineering deliverables meet project objectives, client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Lead engineering design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and operability studies.

Project Management Support Work closely with the Project Director and Project Manager to achieve project milestones.

Monitor engineering progress and identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation measures.

Support project budgeting, forecasting, and change management processes.

Review and approve contractor and vendor engineering deliverables.

Stakeholder Management Act as the principal engineering focal point for the client and external stakeholders.

Coordinate interfaces between offshore facilities, subsea systems, water injection packages, utilities, and supporting infrastructure.

Facilitate alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Technical Assurance Ensure compliance with international offshore oil and gas standards (API, ASME, IEC, DNV, ISO, etc.).

Drive engineering quality assurance and technical governance processes.

Review technical queries, deviations, concessions, and engineering change requests.

Support commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline). Master's degree preferred. Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional certification is advantageous. Experience 20-25+ years of oil and gas experience with major offshore EPC/EPCM projects. Proven experience as Engineering Manager on offshore greenfield developments. Strong background in offshore water injection, produced water handling, and brownfield interfaces. Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams across international locations. Familiarity with ADNOC, Middle East, or Caspian offshore projects is highly desirable.

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