Project Engineering Manager - Energy & Infrastructure

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

Job summary

A leading energy and infrastructure company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project / Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of crucial energy projects. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in oil & gas or related sectors, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include overseeing project planning, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, energy infrastructure, or related sectors.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience in project delivery, planning, and budgeting.
• Strong background in stakeholder management and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure performance alignment.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and overall performance metrics.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including government and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management & leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving & decision-making

Strong communication & coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Petroleum, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project / Engineering Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of energy and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise combined with proven leadership capabilities in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of energy and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure performance alignment.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and overall performance metrics.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including government and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in oil & gas, energy infrastructure, or related sectors.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience in project delivery, planning, and budgeting.
• Strong background in stakeholder management and coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the UAE regulatory and utility landscape.
• Exposure to entities such as DoE, ADNOC, DMT, Civil Defense.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Petroleum, or equivalent).

Key Competencies

• Project management & leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving & decision-making
• Strong communication & coordination skills