Project Engineer - Engineering & Construction

LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE GROUP; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to oversee planning, cost control, and risk management on significant EPC projects. The ideal candidate will possess 15-20 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and proficiency in project control tools like Primavera P6. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential for this strategic role.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in Project Controls, preferably within EPC, Transmission, or Substation domains.
• Proficiency in advanced project control tools.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning, scheduling, and control frameworks across all active projects.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks across planning and execution phases.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Fluent English

Arabic language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the job Project Engineer - Engineering & Construction

Our client is a recognised leader in delivering complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects across the Middle East. With a solid reputation in EPC, industrial, and transmission line developments, the cluster operates with a focus on quality, safety, and innovative execution across all project phases.

They are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead planning, cost control, and risk management across EPC, transmission, and substation projects. This is a strategic role responsible for ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance across multi-million-dollar regional programmes. The ideal candidate will bring leadership maturity, technical acumen, and a structured approach to driving performance across project portfolios.

Project Planning & Controls

• Lead integrated planning, scheduling, and control frameworks across all active projects
• Develop and enforce cost control procedures aligned with corporate objectives
• Drive baseline development, variance analysis, and corrective action planning

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks across planning and execution phases
• Ensure adherence to financial governance and reporting standards

Resource & Asset Management

• Optimise allocation of resources to meet technical and commercial targets
• Monitor asset utilisation to support project delivery efficiency
• Align manpower plans with project lifecycles and milestone needs

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Facilitate transparent reporting and communication with senior leadership
• Lead project control reviews and status meetings with key stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in Project Controls, preferably within EPC, Transmission, or Substation domains
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and advanced project control tools
• Strong command of cost control, budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment methodologies
• Proven leadership in cross-functional project environments within the GCC or broader MENA region
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage