Project Engineering Manager (Mechanical Discipline)

Rejlers Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a Project Engineering Manager with a strong Mechanical Engineering background for onshore/offshore oil and gas projects. The role entails leading a multi-discipline engineering team, ensuring project KPIs are met, and managing complex project scopes. Candidates should have over 18 years of engineering experience in the Oil and Gas industry and 10 years in engineering management. Local UAE experience is a plus. Apply by November 2, 2025.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in Engineering for major Oil and Gas projects, with a focus on downstream.
• 10 years of Engineering Management experience for major projects.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a multi-discipline Engineering Team.
• Oversee project Quality Management System for deliverables.
• Implement a robust change management process.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is a trusted provider of high-quality engineering and project services. We have been present in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for over 15 years.

Operating from our regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi City and with an own office in Navi Mumbai, India, we support a wide range of operations across the region. Specializing in the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Renewable Energy industries, as well as Industrial Infrastructure such as Buildings and Structures, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications, we serve clients throughout the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.

Our strong track record in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. With a parent company boasting more than 80 years of engineering expertise, we are proud to bring Nordic engineering heritage to the region blending cutting-edge technology with a longstanding tradition of quality and reliability.

We are now looking for Project Engineering Manager with strong Mechanical Engineering background in onshore/offshore oil and gas projects, to be part of the Abu Dhabi Operations, UAE.

Reports To

The Project Engineering Manager reports to the Manager of Engineering.

Job Overview

The Project Engineering Manager manages and develops overall Project execution methodologies with respect to the project deliveries together with the Project Management. Ensures interdisciplinary interfaces are working flawlessly. Interacts with Heads/Managers of Engineering Disciplines in order to meet the project KPIs; safety, gross margin, schedule, and quality requirements set by the Company and its Customers in project deliveries. Leads the project estimates in the bidding phase, manages and develops lessons learned and feedback process throughout the sales–delivery–sales process. Assures seamless take-over of project delivery from sales and seamless hand-over of project delivery back to sales.

Hunger for learning and sharing new ideas will be the cornerstone of your success. We also value people for whom safety is part of their professional skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Competent at managing and leading a multi-discipline Engineering Team
• Experienced in managing High-Value execution centers
• Experienced in complex Project Scope management and contract management
• Familiar with project work sequence, activities, and deliverables for Engineering Disciplines at any project phase with knowledge and understanding of a contract
• Overall ownership of the engineering schedule and progress of each engineering discipline
• Ensures the project Quality Management System supports deliverables preparation and method of execution
• Understands and manages the Technical Engineering Disciplines and associated Scope
• Ensures instructions are issued to allow work to progress and facilitates agreement between conflicting requirements and leads way forward
• Able to challenge working method and deliverables and ensures the project team know and comply with the project scope
• Develops and manages the engineering input to the project schedule and drives the Engineering Team to comply with the requirements, meet milestones and Key Performance Indicators
• Ensures that requirements for Design Verification are identified, scheduled, and resourced
• Implements a robust change management process and delineates same to the Engineering team ensuring engineering work remains within the approved basis and changes to it are fully managed through the process before progressing to execution
• Understands the project Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) issues and ensures these are handled correctly
• Identifies risks and implements mitigations
• Has the ability to deputize for the Project Manager as and when required.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Energy & Environment objectives.

Preferred Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience in Engineering for major Oil and Gas projects, including significant work in the downstream sector, for a minimum of 18+years
• Experience in Engineering Management for major projects for a minimum of 10 years
• ADNOC and GCC experience will be advantageous
• Engineering Management experience, with some site experience
• Have extensive experience in Oil and Gas industry (Downstream / Onshore)
• Have a proven track record in Engineering Management and leading multi-discipline engineering teams
• Be commercially astute and understand the different approaches required to manage fix price lump sum and reimbursable work
• Have a broad technical knowledge combined with excellent leadership skills
• UAE local experience is added value.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in the English language
• Shares the company values of teamwork, transparency, honesty, and equality
• Team player, hardworking, problem solver, and have a can-do attitude
• Meets UAE visa requirements

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Do you want to join us?

Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 2nd November 2025.