Senior Project Engineer, Facilities & EHS Leader (Abu Dhabi)

Loft Orbital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer Facilities & EHS to support the expansion and development of its Abu Dhabi satellite manufacturing facility. The role will focus on executing the expansion and then coordinating future upgrades, modifications and infrastructure improvements while leading day-to-day EHS activities.

The candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, workplace safety and continual improvement across the organization, with strong expertise in MEP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related engineering discipline.
• 7–12 years of relevant experience in industrial construction, facility expansion or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, building utilities and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in project execution, contractor coordination, scheduling, cost monitoring and commissioning.
• Experience with EHS implementation, risk assessments and workplace safety.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Excel; able to review engineering drawings.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility expansion, cleanroom construction, and upgrades from planning to handover.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals and contractor proposals.
• Coordinate civil, architectural, MEP, fire protection and cleanroom works.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and progress.
• Support procurement evaluations, cost assessments and documentation.
• Lead safety programs and ensure operations are not disrupted during construction.

Skills

MEP systems

Contractor coordination

Project scheduling

Cost monitoring

EHS implementation

Risk assessments

Workplace safety

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Engineering drawing review

Communication skills

UAE driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orbitworks is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer Facilities & EHS to support the expansion and development of its Abu Dhabi satellite manufacturing facility. The role will focus on executing the expansion and then coordinating future upgrades, modifications and infrastructure improvements while leading day-to-day EHS activities.

The candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, workplace safety and continual improvement across the organization, with strong expertise in MEP