Principal Weight Control Engineer

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Weight Control Engineer in Abu Dhabi to manage the weight and center of gravity data for projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and extensive experience in weight management and project leadership. This role offers a full-time position with opportunities to drive sustainable impact in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Weight Management or related field.
• Background in weight management of Fixed/Floating Offshore structures.
• Proficient with weight management database systems and weight analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage weight and center of gravity data for projects.
• Establish weight control/management system and routines.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve weight-related challenges.

Skills

Weight Management

Project Leadership

Weight Control Systems Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SACS

MON

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description - Principal Weight Control Engineer (ABU024E)

Overview

Principal Weight Control Engineer - ABU024E

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Job: Civil

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 9, 2025

Unposting Date

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Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose of the Role:

The Principal Weight Control Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and managing weight and center of gravity (CoG) data for projects to ensure compliance with design requirements, safety criteria, and client specifications. The role leads the preparation, review, and maintenance of weight control reports, databases, and registers, tracking changes throughout the project lifecycle. In addition to performing advanced weight impact assessments, the Principal Weight Control Engineer coordinates with structural, mechanical, piping, and other disciplines to ensure weight growth is controlled and properly documented. The position also provides technical guidance to engineers and graduates, supports risk assessments related to lifting, transportation, and installation, and plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective project execution in line with Ranhill Worley’s standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the establishment of a consistent weight control/management system and the routines needed to support and maintain such a system.
• Able to interface and interact with all project disciplines to ensure a correct estimation of the weights of bulks & equipment.
• Responsible for collecting, managing and monitoring weight related information from all disciplines, creating, maintaining and updating the weight database during all project phases.
• Establish the Weight and Load budget according to project requirements.
• Ensure that weight procedures and specifications are adhered to during the design and construction phases.
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams to resolve weight-related challenges.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to optimize weight control systems.
• Liaise with project management to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery and manage client relationships.

Qualifications / Skill Set:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
• Extensive years of experience in Weight Management or related field and experience in project leadership.
• Background in weight management of Fixed/Floating Offshore structures.
• Strong knowledge of weight control systems and techniques.
• Proficient with weight management database systems and weight analysis tools (e.g. SACS, MON, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we\'re not just talking about it; we\'re doing it. We\'re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today\'s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.