Project Engineer Pipelines

NES Global Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

An international operating company is seeking a Project Engineer - Pipelines to oversee a major project in Iraq while stationed in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with project standards, monitoring progress, and providing technical guidance to contractors. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside industry experts.

Qualifications

• 12 years minimum experience in a similar position.
• Professional certifications in project management preferred.
• Experience in pipeline construction and safety regulations advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor project progress against planned timelines.
• Review technical designs and specifications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Engineering principles

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE)

Job description

Our client, an international Operating company, is currently seeking a Project Engineer - Pipelines for a major project in Iraq, working from their office in Abu Dhabi.

Job role will include:

• Protect the client's interests by ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and high-quality work.
• Foster collaboration among all stakeholders while maintaining objectivity and independence
• Ensure that the final deliverables meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of all the engineering disciplines and principles needed to design, procure, constructand operate a natural gas pipeline system or can identify where consultation with subject matter experts is warranted
• Provide daily or weekly progress reports to the office-based team and stakeholders.
• Highlight delays, issues, and deviations from the project plan.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, analyze and solve problems with a positive attitude. This involves working proactively with little direction.

Accountabilities

• Maintain strict oversight of contractor activities to ensure compliance with the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor the overall progress of the project against the planned timeline and deliverables.
• Coordinate between internal departments/teams and external stakeholders.
• Review and manage contractor deliverables, ensuring compliance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Evaluate and approve variations, change orders, and claims submitted by contractors.
• Review and approve technical designs, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure they meet client standards.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and consultants, clarifying client requirements

Experience required:

• Mandatory experience in a similar position: 12 Years minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) & Program Management Professional (PgMP) certifications are preferred. Additional training in pipeline construction, safety regulations, and risk management is advantageous.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.