Senior Project Engineer - Civil

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Civil to manage civil works for oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, particularly in gas processing facilities and debottlenecking projects. Responsibilities include overseeing site development, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong project management and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil project engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong exposure to gas processing plants and brownfield modifications.
• Experience in debottlenecking or capacity expansion projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering aspects of oil and gas projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee site development, foundations, structural works, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, piping, and instrumentation engineers.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Gas processing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Civil with a strong background in oil and gas projects, particularly in gas processing facilities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing civil works for large-scale projects and should preferably have experience in debottlenecking projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil engineering aspects of oil and gas projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee site development, foundations, structural works, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, piping, and instrumentation engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, project specifications, and safety standards.
• Support the planning and execution of gas processing and debottlenecking projects.
• Review design documents, construction drawings, and material specifications.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, and progress at site.
• Prepare and review project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or relevant.
• 15+ years of experience in civil project engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong exposure to gas processing plants and brownfield modifications.
• Experience in debottlenecking or capacity expansion projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent understanding of civil and structural design, construction methods, and project controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.