Senior Engineering Project Manager - ADNOC Drilling - Abu Dhabi, UAE

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to support large-scale drilling engineering projects. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards and budgets.

The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in project management within the oil and gas sector, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.

Join us for the opportunity to work with a leading energy organization in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within oil and gas, drilling, or petrochemical industries.
• Proven experience managing EPC projects, contractor relationships, and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, documentation management, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering projects within ADNOC Drilling fleets from planning through final handover.
• Develop project strategies including execution plans, schedules, and budget coordination.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Codes of Practice, asset integrity standards, and HSE requirements.
• Oversee EPC contractor activities, construction supervision, and project implementation.

Skills

Engineering project planning and execution

EPC contract management and tender evaluation

Construction supervision and contractor coordination

Project scheduling and budget control

Asset integrity management and compliance

Health, Safety and Environment standards implementation

Risk management and technical evaluation

Engineering documentation and project reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Engineering Project Manager – ADNOC Drilling – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview

A leading energy organization in the UAE is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to support large‑scale drilling engineering projects within ADNOC Drilling operations. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering engineering and EPC projects across drilling fleets while ensuring compliance with safety standards, budgets, and schedules. The position is ideal for experienced oil and gas engineering professionals with strong project management expertise and a deep understanding of EPC project execution, asset integrity standards, and HSE compliance in the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering projects within ADNOC Drilling fleets from planning through final handover.
• Develop project strategies including execution plans, schedules, and budget coordination.
• Coordinate technical documentation including drawings, transmittals, and project correspondences.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Codes of Practice, asset integrity standards, and HSE requirements.
• Lead project review meetings to track progress, identify issues, and maintain timelines.
• Coordinate bid evaluations, respond to technical queries, and recommend contractor selections.
• Oversee EPC contractor activities, construction supervision, and project implementation.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and performance indicators.
• Review contractor submissions, invoices, and claims while ensuring contractual compliance.
• Conduct construction site visits to track progress and quality of project activities.
• Support commissioning, pre‑commissioning, and factory acceptance testing activities.
• Manage project close‑out processes including final acceptance certificates and documentation transfer.
• Track warranties and defect liability periods while coordinating corrective actions with contractors.
• Promote strong collaboration between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience within oil and gas, drilling, or petrochemical industries.
• Proven experience managing EPC projects, contractor relationships, and engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of asset integrity standards, engineering project coordination, and construction management.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across operations, procurement, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, documentation management, and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Skills Set

• Engineering project planning and execution
• EPC contract management and tender evaluation
• Construction supervision and contractor coordination
• Project scheduling and budget control
• Asset integrity management and compliance
• Health, Safety and Environment standards implementation
• Risk management and technical evaluation
• Engineering documentation and project reporting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with one of the Middle East’s most influential energy organizations.
• Exposure to large‑scale drilling and energy infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative work environment with global engineering professionals.
• Career growth within a leading oil and gas organization supporting advanced energy technologies.