Lead Engineering Projects - Food & FMCG Manufacturing

Al Kabeer Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Kabeer Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects across frozen foods, cold storage, and packaging equipment. You will plan production line upgrades, plant expansions, and facility improvements.

You will develop schedules and budgets, coordinate with consultants and contractors, monitor safety and quality, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in frozen food manufacturing, industrial refrigeration, cold storage, and food processing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, CAPEX management, contractor management, and engineering compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years in engineering project management within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Proven experience managing capital projects, plant expansions, equipment installations, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute engineering projects including new production lines and plant expansions.
• Develop schedules, budgets, resource plans, and implementation strategies.
• Monitor progress to ensure timely completion within budgets and specifications.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and upgrades of processing, packaging, refrigeration, and cold storage systems.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare project cost estimates, CAPEX budgets, and financial forecasts; track expenditures and variations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, engineering standards, environmental requirements, and HACCP food safety standards.
• Coordinate training for maintenance and operations teams before handing over completed projects.

Skills

Project planning

CAPEX management

Contractor management

Engineering compliance

Food industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Al Kabeer Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead capital projects across frozen foods, cold storage, and packaging equipment. You will plan production line upgrades, plant expansions, and facility improvements.

You will develop schedules and budgets, coordinate with consultants and contractors, monitor safety and quality, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and HACCP standards.