Head of Department - Mechanical

Worley; Zayed City; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley seeks a Head of Department - Mechanical to lead the Mechanical Engineering team in Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing project execution, fostering business development, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering and project leadership, contributing to sustainability initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Requires strong background in mechanical engineering and domain regulations.
• Typically has 15+ years of technical experience and 5+ years in project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineering discipline and oversee technical quality.
• Manage business operations, staffing, and strategic partnerships.
• Support project delivery and advocate for innovative solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project execution

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Worley Zayed City, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Worley is now looking for a Project Engineering Manager for our Abu Dhabi office.

General Purpose of Role

Leading the Mechanical Engineering discipline, providing technical direction and oversight aligned with company standards. Responsible for guiding team development, assigning personnel to projects, and ensuring engineering deliverables meet organizational expectations.

Business Development Support

• Supports business development by maintaining professional profiles and resumes, identifying current capabilities, and planning for future customer needs.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Participates in networking, strategic partnerships, and cost optimization initiatives.
• May contribute to proposals by defining execution strategies, estimating costs, writing content, and presenting to clients.
• May lead portions or the entirety of proposal development.

Business Operations

• Participates in budgeting and ensures operations are aligned with financial goals.
• Oversees staffing levels, team structure, and discipline-specific frameworks.
• Manages software licensing, usage, and skill development for team members.
• Develops and maintains engineering guidelines and oversees mentoring / training programs.
• Supports the performance management process and ensures business continuity during team transitions.
• Contributes to issue resolution and ensures compliance with health, safety, environmental, and security policies.

Technical Competency

• Oversees technical quality and capability programs within the discipline.
• Ensures team compliance with company processes, industry standards, legal requirements, and client specifications.
• Promotes the use of standardized documentation and specifications across projects.
• Appoints qualified team members for peer reviews and quality checks.

Project Execution

• Supports project delivery through resource management and adherence to guidelines.
• May assist in developing execution strategies and addressing project challenges.
• Advocates for innovation, technology adoption, and creative problem-solving.
• Coordinates with project management teams to ensure alignment on staffing, scope, and schedule.
• Reviews and authorizes work from the discipline team.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Leads implementation of company HSE standards within the team.
• Champions safe and sustainable engineering practices across all stages of the asset lifecycle.
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal well-being and encourages continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance.

Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Required)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Leadership and project execution training.
• Professional engineering license as required by local regulations.

Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Preferred)

• Additional training in risk or quality management.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Essential)

• Has a strong background in discipline work, and a competent understanding of regulations, codes, manufacturing standards, and industry standard practices.
• Skilled in estimating project costs and writing proposal content. Adept at budgeting and cost control.
• Typically has 15+ years of relevant technical experience and 5+ years in project leadership.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Company

Worley

Primary Location

Mechanical

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Level

Experienced

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Director of Engineering

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Professional Services

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