Lead Project Engineer - Technical Project Delivery

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi invites a results-driven Lead Project Engineer to oversee technical project delivery across FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning. You will coordinate discipline engineers, contractors and operations, maintain schedules and costs, review designs, and drive value-engineering while ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards.

This role demands strong interface management and leadership for safe handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with FEED, EPC delivery, construction and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Direct project-engineering activities during FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Develop and review Statements of Requirement for assigned projects.
• Establish execution strategies reflecting scope, schedule and constraints.
• Prepare technical sections of tender documents for project-delivery services.
• Evaluate engineering consultants, PMC organizations and EPC contractors.
• Review contractor designs, calculations, specifications and submissions.
• Assess construction methodologies and execution plans before site implementation.
• Monitor engineering and field progress against cost and schedule baselines.
• Identify delivery bottlenecks and assign corrective actions.
• Lead value-engineering studies and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate project interfaces across Engineering, Operations and external organizations.
• Maintain alignment among licensors, contractors, vendors and third-party specialists.
• Chair or participate in design reviews and progress meetings.
• Monitor contractor performance and verify deliverables.
• Coordinate invoice and cost reviews with project-control personnel.
• Assist with contract completion, settlement and close-out.

Skills

Lead project engineering

FEED management

EPC execution

Statement of Requirement development

Value Assurance Process

Multidisciplinary interface management

PMC oversight

Contractor engineering review

Construction methodology assessment

Project schedule monitoring

Cost performance monitoring

PUNCH-list closure

ATR assurance

Site safety audit planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead Project Engineer - Technical Project Delivery Job Snapshot

Role: Lead Project Engineer - Technical Project Delivery
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Experience: Not specified
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: 25000-38000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Lead Project Engineer will maintain technical control as projects move from definition into physical execution and operational readiness. The position coordinates discipline engineers, Central Engineering, licensors, vendors, contractors and operations personnel while applying Value Assurance Process governance. Strong interface management will help protect delivery dates, control costs and prevent unresolved engineering issues from reaching the construction site.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct project-engineering activities during FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Develop and review Statements of Requirement for assigned projects.
• Establish execution strategies that reflect technical scope, schedule and operational constraints.
• Prepare technical sections of tender documents for project-delivery services.
• Evaluate engineering consultants, PMC organizations and EPC contractors.
• Review contractor designs, calculations, specifications and technical submissions.
• Assess construction methodologies and execution plans before site implementation.
• Monitor engineering and field progress against approved cost and schedule baselines.
• Identify delivery bottlenecks and assign corrective actions to responsible parties.
• Lead value-engineering studies, constructability reviews and technical workshops.
• Coordinate project interfaces across Engineering, Operations and external organizations.
• Maintain alignment among licensors, contractors, vendors and third-party specialists.
• Chair or participate in design reviews, progress meetings and technical discussions.
• Monitor contractor performance and challenge incomplete or non-compliant deliverables.
• Coordinate invoice and cost reviews with project-control personnel.
• Examine contractor claims and support commercial negotiations.
• Assist with contract completion, settlement and formal close-out.
• Track changes, risks and trends that may affect project cost or schedule.
• Conduct project risk analysis and develop suitable mitigation actions.
• Lead Project HSE Reviews and required ATR assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC technical standards and Value Assurance Process requirements.
• Review project-level safety audit plans and monitor their implementation.
• Maintain engineering records, technical deliverables and final close-out reports.
• Provide accurate project information for management progress reviews.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning priorities with contractors and Operations.
• Evaluate commissioning procedures, system-readiness plans and supporting documentation.
• Monitor punch-list clearance and verify completion before PAC issuance.
• Facilitate the formal transfer of completed facilities to Operations.
• Support plant start-up and confirm readiness for sustained operation.

Ideal Profile

Ideal Profile Candidates must hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering. The position requires substantial project-engineering expertise across FEED, EPC delivery, construction and commissioning within oil and gas facilities. Applicants should have strong knowledge of engineering systems, contractor coordination and multidisciplinary project interfaces. The ideal professional will combine technical judgement with analytical, monitoring and stakeholder-communication capabilities. Experience controlling schedule, cost, quality and project risk is essential.

Skills Set

• Lead project engineering
• FEED management
• EPC execution
• Statement of Requirement development
• Value Assurance Process
• Multidisciplinary interface management
• Consultant evaluation
• PMC oversight
• Contractor engineering review
• Construction methodology assessment
• Project schedule monitoring
• Cost performance monitoring
• Technical deliverable control
• Value-engineering leadership
• Constructability reviews
• Contract claims evaluation
• Variation and trend management
• Project risk mitigation
• PHSER leadership
• ATR assurance
• Site safety audit planning
• Commissioning readiness
• Punch-list closure
• PAC preparation
• Facility handover
• Operational start-up support

Why Join Us

This role provides leadership influence across complex engineering developments and their transition into operating assets. It offers the chance to shape execution decisions, resolve high-impact interfaces and strengthen project-delivery performance within Abu Dhabi 's active energy-investment portfolio.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is an integrated energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Its project professionals deliver technically demanding facilities through structured governance, multidisciplinary collaboration and consistent focus on safety, quality and long-term operational value.