Project Manager

James Fisher and Sons plc; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Project Manager for its energy services division in Dubai. The role oversees end-to-end project delivery across offshore operations, coordinating engineering, mobilisation and offshore execution while meeting client expectations and commercial targets.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, schedules and risk, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to HSEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in offshore/oilfield services.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects across global operations.
• Commercial acumen including budgeting and cost control.
• Strong client management capability.
• Proficient in planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of HSEQ and industry standards.
• Experience using ERP systems such as IFS.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects from award through to completion and close-out.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate all project phases including engineering, mobilisation, offshore execution, and demobilisation.
• Maintain clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables across functions.
• Own project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Monitor profitability, identify cost risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage variations, change orders, and commercial discussions with clients.
• Ensure timely invoicing in line with contractual requirements.
• Act as primary contact for clients and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide regular project updates, performance reports, and progress reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure HSEQ compliance.
• Develop project schedules, resource plans, and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate readiness for mobilisation and execution across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Offshore project delivery

Complex multi-disciplinary projects

Budgeting & cost control

Client management

Planning & scheduling

HSEQ standards

IFS ERP familiarity

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

About the Role

Project Manager
Permanent position
Dubai, UAE

The Role:
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering end-to-end project requirements across James Fisher Energy Services. This role is accountable for ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with client expectations, whilst achieving commercial and operational objectives.
The Project Manager plays a critical role in integrating engineering, workshop, offshore operations, and commercial functions to deliver high-quality project outcomes, ensuring full lifecycle ownership from tender handover through to project close-out.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects from award through to completion and close-out.
• Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to agreed quality standards.
• Coordinate all project phases including engineering, mobilisation, offshore execution, and demobilisation.
• Maintain clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables across all functions.

Commercial & Financial Management:

• Own project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Monitor profitability, identify cost risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage variations, change orders, and commercial discussions with clients.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in line with contractual requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates, performance reports, and progress reviews.
• Ensure client expectations are understood, managed, and delivered.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure all project activities are compliant with company policies, contracts, and regulatory standards.
• Lead risk assessments and planning reviews.
• Ensure adherence to company management systems and ISO standards.

Planning & Resource Coordination

• Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans, and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate internal departments to ensure readiness for mobilisation and execution.
• Ensure alignment between project planning, workshop schedules, and offshore operations.
• Optimise utilisation of personnel, equipment, and third-party resources.

Operational Integration

• Interface with workshop and operations teams to ensure equipment readiness.
• Coordinate mobilisation logistics including transport and certification.
• Support operational teams during execution.
• Ensure seamless handover between project and operational teams.

HSEQ Leadership

• Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ requirements.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in safety meetings and audits.

Quality Assurance & Process Control

• Ensure projects are delivered in line with procedures and specifications.
• Manage NCRs and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure accurate documentation.

Reporting & Governance

• Maintain Project Status Reports (PSRs) and KPI dashboards.
• Provide visibility on project performance.
• Support governance and audits.
• Maintain data within systems such as IFS.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and support project teams.
• Provide mentoring and development opportunities.
• Contribute to performance and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performance team environment.

What we're looking for:

A delivery-focused professional with strong project management experience within an offshore or oilfield services environment.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Strong commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and client satisfaction.

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Strong understanding of offshore project delivery and oilfield services.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects across global operations.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Commercial acumen including budgeting and cost control.
• Strong client management capability.
• Competence in planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of HSEQ and industry standards.
• Experience using ERP systems such as IFS.

*You will need to have the right to reside and work in the UAE to be eligible for this vacancy.

Why join us?

Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world's most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers' assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full-field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Visit our website at: www.james-fisher.com

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.