Senior Commissioning Director, Onshore Oil & Gas – Abu Dhabi

NES Fircroft; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is actively recruiting a Commissioning Director based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to lead the commissioning lifecycle for a major onshore Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM project. This senior role requires delivering strategic execution from early planning through start-up and handover, with strong governance across multiple teams and contractors.

You will drive the commissioning plan, ensure HSE and quality compliance, and manage interfaces with engineering, construction, and operations to meet project

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in oil & gas commissioning/start-up environments.
• Proven ability to lead across multidisciplinary, multi-contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning strategy, planning, and execution for a large onshore Oil & Gas project.
• Develop and drive the Commissioning Execution Plan aligned with milestones and readiness.
• Oversee interfaces across engineering, construction, completions, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up teams.
• Ensure commissioning activities meet HSE, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Manage turnover, punch, and handover/close-out documentation.
• Provide leadership and governance across contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Project governance

Job description

NES Fircroft is actively recruiting a Commissioning Director based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to lead the commissioning lifecycle for a major onshore Oil & Gas EPC/EPCM project. This senior role requires delivering strategic execution from early planning through start-up and handover, with strong governance across multiple teams and contractors.

You will drive the commissioning plan, ensure HSE and quality compliance, and manage interfaces with engineering, construction, and operations to meet project