Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lead Project Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to lead engineering during the execute phase, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring deliverables meet schedule, scope and client standards.

Based initially in the UAE, you will interface with ADNOC Offshore, EPC contractors and vendors, oversee FEED deliverables, manage risks, and support cost control while promoting safe design and ALARP principles across the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) or equivalent.
• Master’s degree is an advantage for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering activities during the execute phase.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet scope, schedule and quality requirements.
• Act as focal point between engineering, project management and contractors.
• Support Project Manager in achieving project objectives.
• Review and coordinate EPC contractor engineering activities and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and interface challenges.
• Track engineering progress, risks and costs; support progress reporting.

Skills

PM Coordination

Offshore execution

Interface management

HSE & QA

Risk & change mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree advantageous

Job description

Title:

Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

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Job Title: Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Project Engineer for an Offshore Island 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.

Key Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating all engineering activities during the Execute phase of offshore oil & gas projects. The role ensures that project deliverables are completed in line with technical requirements, schedule, cost targets, and Client standards, while maintaining effective communication between multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Project Coordination & Engineering Management

• Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering activities during the execute phase.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables are aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Act as a focal point between engineering disciplines, project management, and contractors.
• Support Project Manager in achieving overall project objectives.

FEED Deliverables Management

• Monitor progress and quality of project deliverables across all disciplines (process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HSE).
• Ensure deliverables meet Client standards, client specifications, and international codes.
• Review key engineering documents, design philosophies, and technical reports.
• Track deliverable status and ensure timely submission.

PMC Oversight / Contractor Management

• Review and coordinate EPC contractor engineering activities and deliverables.
• Ensure contractors comply with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and interface challenges.

Schedule, Cost & Progress Monitoring

• Work closely with planning and project controls teams to track engineering progress.
• Support schedule development, progress reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Identify project risks, delays, and deviations, and propose mitigation measures.
• Assist in cost monitoring related to engineering scope.

Interface & Stakeholder Management

• Manage interfaces between different engineering disciplines and project packages.
• Coordinate with client (ADNOC Offshore), contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and technical meetings.
• Ensure effective communication and issue resolution across all stakeholders.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify project risks related to engineering scope and execution.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
• Manage engineering changes and assess their impact on scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure implementation of mitigation and corrective actions.

HSE & Quality Assurance

• Ensure engineering activities comply with HSE standards and project safety requirements.
• Promote safe design principles and ALARP approach.
• Ensure adherence to project quality procedures and QA/QC requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and review project reports, progress updates, and technical documentation.
• Maintain engineering registers, action trackers, and interface logs.
• Provide regular updates to Project Manager and client representatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent)
• Master’s degree is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum Overall 18+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum 5–7 years in offshore Execute / detailed engineering projects.
• Experience in process, storage and export facilities relevant to offshore island activities.
• 12–15+ years of experience in oil & gas project engineering
• Prior experience in PMC / ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred

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