Lead Project Engineer

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi Industrial City; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in energy is seeking a Lead Project Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will manage the PMC Engineering group and oversee contractors during the project phases. Responsibilities include ensuring competent personnel, leading engineering processes, and providing consultancy services to minimize risks and maintain project progress. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while delivering value to clients.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project engineering leadership and PMC oversight.
• Proven ability to allocate work and supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day work allocation and supervision of the engineering group.
• Ensure personnel are competent to perform their duties as per the contract.
• Lead development of engineering processes within the group.
• Resource the engineering group effectively to meet contract requirements.
• Provide consultancy services, advice on short falls and risk minimization.

Job description

Job Description - Lead Project Engineer (ABU024S)

Company: Worley

Employment Type: Employee

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posted: Jan 28, 2026

Unposting Date: Apr 28, 2026

Building on our past, ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with our 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all management aspects, including day-to-day work allocation and supervision, of the PMC Engineering group and the oversight of the Contractor during the Engineering, Procurement phases of the Project.
• To ensure PMC Engineering personnel are competent to perform their duties relating to the scope of work as identified in the PMC Contract.
• To provide leadership in the development and implementation of engineering processes, procedures and systems operating within the Engineering group.
• To ensure the Engineering group is resourced with the correct disciplines and size to deliver against the requirements of the PMC Contract.
• To provide independent Project Management Consultancy services and technical opinion, and advice related to short falls, recovery plans, minimizing potential risks and maintaining overall Project progress during the Engineering and Procurement phases in the Contractor's Home Offices.