Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a senior Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery. The role leads multidisciplinary teams through concept to handover across major plant developments, with end-to-end accountability for project governance, safety, cost and schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 12 years of oil and gas project experience and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of oil and gas project engineering or execution experience.
• PMP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams through every delivery phase.
• Coordinate engineering design, material specifications, procurement and contract tendering.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes, practices and company standards.
• Develop execution strategies for major plant and field-development projects.
• Manage consultants and verify effective site supervision and contract administration.
• Maintain control of project budgets and expenditure approvals.

Skills

Major capital projects

Multidisciplinary engineering

Contract management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Role Snapshot

Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Project Management

Experience: Minimum 12 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview The Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery position in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a senior hiring opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. ADNOC Group requires an accomplished project leader to direct multidisciplinary engineering developments from concept definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and final handover.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Oil and Energy Function: Project Management Salary: 35000-50000 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 Major plant developments and facility modifications demand disciplined control of technical integrity, commercial commitments, HSE performance and execution schedules. This role carries end-to-end accountability for major projects, including consultant management, contractor performance, financial governance and coordination with internal stakeholders. Decisions made by the position directly influence capital efficiency, production readiness and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• The manager will establish the project execution framework and guide multidisciplinary teams through every delivery phase.
• Lead technical input for project proposals, feasibility concepts and early development studies.
• Coordinate engineering design, material specifications, technical procurement and contract tendering.
• Ensure designs and installations comply with applicable engineering codes, practices and company standards.
• Develop execution strategies for major plant, facility and field-development projects.
• Direct projects from initiation and definition through commissioning, start-up and handover.
• Manage Project Management Consultants and verify effective site supervision and contract administration.
• Control multinational contractors against approved HSE, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and exercise delegated financial authority.
• Define and refine project scopes, objectives, technical requirements and execution priorities.
• Arrange technical data, cost information and feasibility assessments for proposed developments.
• Evaluate project alternatives and recommend practical, economical execution solutions.
• Convert initial proposals into viable plans with defined designs, specifications, costs and phases.
• Coordinate project strategy with user departments, Finance, Commercial Support and other stakeholders.
• Approve work programs, contractor terms of reference, project standards and working procedures.
• Manage bidder prequalification and provide technical input throughout the tendering process.
• Maintain overall control of project budgets, individual contracts and expenditure authorizations.
• Review purchase recommendations, subcontracts and variation orders throughout execution.
• Establish project safety programs and audit compliance with approved procedures and method statements.
• Implement corrective measures when safety, quality or execution deficiencies are identified.
• Forecast project completion dates and support start-up planning and workforce requirements.
• Authorize technical option studies covering fabrication methods, structural systems and construction approaches.
• Coordinate phased facility acceptance and handover arrangements with end users.
• Oversee financial forecasts, currency requirements, import-duty considerations and other commercial matters.
• Attend Tender Board meetings and present project status, risks and financial information.
• Evaluate contractor performance across quality, cost, schedule and safety indicators.
• Issue weekly highlights and monthly reports covering engineering, procurement and construction progress.
• Protect the technical integrity and cost position of surface facilities throughout the project life cycle.
• Recommend acceptance or rejection of execution programs and contractor proposals.
• Deliver assigned projects within approved HSE, quality, cost and schedule targets.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold a Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification and possess at least 12 years of professional experience in oil and gas project engineering or execution. This background must include a minimum of five years leading multidisciplinary personnel, consultants and contractors through project definition and delivery. Strong knowledge of contracts, planning, cost control, budgeting and capital project governance is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound technical judgement, financial awareness and the leadership ability to manage complex stakeholder and contractor relationships. Project Management Professional certification is required.

Skills Set

• Major capital project delivery
• Multidisciplinary engineering management
• Project definition and feasibility studies
• EPC project execution
• Engineering design coordination
• Technical procurement
• Contract tendering and administration
• Consultant and contractor management
• Project scheduling systems
• Budget and cost-control systems
• Scope and variation management
• Technical integrity assurance
• HSE governance and auditing
• Quality control standards
• Bidder prequalification
• Commercial negotiation
• Risk and feasibility assessment
• Construction supervision
• Commissioning and start-up planning
• Executive progress reporting
• PMP methodologies

Why Join Us

This position offers responsibility for strategically important engineering developments with direct influence over asset expansion and operational readiness. It provides a platform to lead complex capital programs, work with international contractors and apply advanced project governance within Abu Dhabi 's established and continuously evolving energy sector.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Through its integrated operations and major development programs, the group advances reliable energy production while maintaining rigorous standards for technical integrity, project delivery, safety and responsible growth.