Principal Engineer - Subcontracts

Petrofac; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac, a leading energy services company, seeks a Principal Engineer - Subcontracts based in Abu Dhabi. The role centers on the commercial and contractual management of subcontracts through the project lifecycle, from proposal through close-out, within oil and gas projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Graduate or Master’s degree in Engineering, with experience managing subcontract lifecycles, strong MS Office skills, and site-based construction exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in managing subcontract life cycles (award to post‑award closeouts).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Site-based construction experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with offshore/modularization projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontracting processes during proposal, project award, and post-award phases.
• Handle subcontract agreements, variations, claims, and extension of time requests.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and best practices for construction project close-out.
• Utilize digital platforms (SCMS, ERP) for bid evaluation, tabulation, and departmental database maintenance.
• Coordinate with project teams to draft responses to subcontractor claims and counterclaims.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Site-based construction

Offshore/modularization familiarity

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor or Master)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P

Organising Institution / Firm

Petrofac

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Graduate/Masters degree in Engineering; experience in managing subcontract life cycles (award to close-out); proficiency in Microsoft Office; site-based construction experience preferred.

Jobs

Contextual Overview

Petrofac, a leading international service provider to the energy industry, is seeking a Principal Engineer - Subcontracts based in Abu Dhabi. This role focuses on the commercial and contractual management of subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, including proposal, award, and post-award administration within the oil and gas sector.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate or Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing subcontract life cycles (from awarding to post-award close-outs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Site-based construction experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with offshore/modularization projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage subcontracting processes during proposal, project award, and post-award phases.
• Handle subcontract agreements, variations, claims, and extension of time requests.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and best practices for construction project close-out.
• Utilize digital platforms (SCMS, ERP) for bid evaluation, tabulation, and departmental database maintenance.
• Coordinate with project teams to draft responses to subcontractor claims and counterclaims.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Stipend: Not specified.
Mode: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in the office).