Senior Engineer – Advanced Work Packaging (AWP)

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT ONE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is seeking a Lead Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) for UAE construction projects in Abu Dhabi. You will lead AWP activities, develop CWPs and IWPs, and drive safe, sequenced project execution in collaboration with engineering, procurement and construction teams.

The role requires 5+ years in construction and 2+ years hands-on AWP/Workface Planning, plus strong leadership and coordination skills to align packages with schedules and interfaces across EPC contractors and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years construction project experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on AWP/Workface Planning implementation in Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing CWPs/IWPs.
• Familiarity with AWP software and workface planning tools.
• Strong understanding of interfaces between Engineering, Procurement, Planning and Construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CWPs/IWPs covering engineering deliverables materials resources constraints HSE and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering Supply Chain Planning Document Control and Construction teams to ensure package data is complete and accurate.
• Analyse design documents and establish work scope execution sequence and construction priorities.
• Manage CWP/IWP lifecycle change control document ties and release-for-construction processes.
• Maintain package backlog and monitor IFC drawings material availability and constraints.
• Align work packages with the Path of Construction and project L4 schedules.
• Lead IWP scoping sessions identify and clear constraints and coordinate implementation with subcontractors/fabricators.
• Link IWPs with ITRs BOQs and progress reporting for execution and invoicing.
• Monitor construction progress against IWPs and provide regular package status reports.
• Lead guide and mentor AWP Engineers and support effective AWP implementation across the project.

Skills

AWP experience

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Project planning

Team mentoring

Tools

AWP software

Workface planning tools

Job description

Lead Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) activities across construction projects developing and implementing Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and Installation Work Packages (IWPs) to support safe efficient and sequenced project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CWPs/IWPs covering engineering deliverables materials resources constraints HSE and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering Supply Chain Planning Document Control and Construction teams to ensure package data is complete and accurate.
• Analyse design documents and establish work scope execution sequence and construction priorities.
• Manage CWP/IWP lifecycle change control document ties and release-for-construction processes.
• Maintain package backlog and monitor IFC drawings material availability and constraints.
• Align work packages with the Path of Construction and project L4 schedules.
• Lead IWP scoping sessions identify and clear constraints and coordinate implementation with subcontractors/fabricators.
• Link IWPs with ITRs BOQs and progress reporting for execution and invoicing.
• Monitor construction progress against IWPs and provide regular package status reports.
• Lead guide and mentor AWP Engineers and support effective AWP implementation across the project.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years construction project experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on AWP/Workface Planning implementation in Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing CWPs/IWPs.
• Familiarity with AWP software workface planning tools and construction planning processes.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Procurement Planning and Construction interfaces.
• Experience working with EPC contractors subcontractors and fabricators.
• Strong coordination leadership analytical and communication skills.
• References demonstrating relevant AWP/construction project experience preferred.