Principal Consultant - UpstreamMidstream

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a senior-level individual contributor to manage key client accounts and develop business opportunities in Abu Dhabi. The role involves overseeing project delivery and engaging with clients in upstream and midstream developments, focusing on energy transition and decarbonization initiatives. Strong leadership and consulting experience are required, along with a relevant degree. This position offers opportunities for career progression and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration & benefits package

Opportunities for global career development

Friendly and dynamic professional environment

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience, open to challenges.
• Based in EMEA, with major Worley hubs preferred.
• Willingness to travel on short-duration international trips.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client accounts and develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring safety, legal compliance, and financial performance.
• Lead client engagements in areas such as upstream and midstream developments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision-making confidence

Consulting mindset

Education

Relevant technical or business degree (e.g., engineering)

Advanced degrees

Job description

Qualities & Experience:

• 15 years of relevant experience, but open to challenges
• Demonstrable senior-level leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to operate confidently in technical and commercial decision-making discussions at all client levels
• Familiarity with a consulting business approach focused on high margins and lower billability

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:

• Relevant technical or business degree (e.g., engineering)
• Advanced degrees are viewed favorably
• Based in EMEA, with major Worley hubs preferred (London, Dammam, The Hague, Abu Dhabi)
• English language skills, with a second language preferred
• Willingness to travel on semi-frequent, short-duration international trips
• Open to part-time and flexible working arrangements, including job sharing

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly and dynamic professional environment, and opportunities for global career development.

We aim to be industry leaders in health, safety, and environmental performance, striving for zero harm and zero environmental incidents. We select individuals who share our values and demonstrate the behaviors and competencies expected in their roles.

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley Consulting, with approximately 2,500 people across 25 countries, provides strategy, management, and technical consulting in the Energy, Chemical, and Resource sectors, including Power, Renewables, Water, Hydrocarbons, Minerals & Metals, Chemicals, and Infrastructure.

We are expanding our regional (EMEA) team, supporting energy transition initiatives and supporting upstream, midstream, and LNG clients, focusing on decarbonization and high-end consulting. Nontraditional backgrounds are welcome, provided candidates have a consulting mindset.

Role And Responsibilities

This senior role reports to the Regional Director within our UMLNG business line, supporting traditional hydrocarbons operators and investors.

Career progression can follow technical or business management paths, with international placements encouraged.

Opportunities include growing your own team or business within the wider Worley group.

The role offers flexibility to focus on areas you are passionate about, encouraging innovative ideas in this traditional industry.

• Manage key client accounts and develop new business opportunities
• Line management of 4-6 people
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring safety, scope, legal compliance, and financial performance
• Represent the Regional Director internally and externally
• Lead client engagements in areas such as:

Upstream and midstream developments, including low-carbon fuels (LNG) and renewables, both greenfield and brownfield

Technical and commercial due diligence for financial institutions and owners

Asset repurposing for low-carbon and renewable energy

Decarbonization pathway identification

Asset and portfolio optimization to reduce carbon footprint

• Mentor and develop future talent through on-the-job training
• Support business growth and strategic development activities

Required Experience:

Staff level individual contributor (IC)