Senior Project Manager

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major onshore gas storage project from concept through EPC support. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure execution within scope, budget, and schedule.

The role requires extensive experience in Oil & Gas project delivery, with ADNOC exposure preferred, and a track record of governance, risk management, and HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 10 years in Project Management roles.
• Experience delivering Onshore Gas Processing, Gas Storage, LNG, and related facilities.
• ADNOC project experience with knowledge of ADNOC standards and execution requirements.
• Experience across Concept to EPCM lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale onshore gas storage projects per contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Ensure delivery within scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Provide client management and executive-level reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Job Description - Senior Project Manager (ABU02C1)

Senior Project Manager - ABU02C1

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Job

Project Management

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Aug 1, 2026

Unposting Date

Oct 30, 2026

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall delivery of a major Onshore Gas Storage Project from Concept/FEED through Detailed Engineering and EPC support phases. The role provides leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams and is accountable for project execution, client management, commercial performance, schedule adherence, quality, HSE, and risk management.

The position serves as the primary interface with the client, project stakeholders, licensors, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale onshore gas storage projects in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Ensure project delivery within approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams across FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Drive project performance and monitor key project metrics.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the single point of contact for the client on all project matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead project review meetings, progress meetings, and executive presentations.
• Manage interfaces with licensors, EPC contractors, vendors, and third-party consultants.
• Oversee engineering activities covering:
  • Gas Storage Facilities.
  • Compression Systems.
  • Gas Processing Facilities.
  • Pipelines Interfaces.
  • Utilities and Offsites.
  • Storage Terminals and Associated Infrastructure.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with client specifications, international codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate discipline leads to resolve technical and interface issues.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Monitor revenue, cost performance, and resource utilization.
• Identify and manage scope changes and variation requests.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with clients.
• Lead project risk identification and mitigation activities.
• Promote HSE culture and ensure compliance with company and client requirements.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and project assurance reviews.
• Ensure implementation of project governance and quality management systems.

Resource Management

• Manage staffing requirements and resource planning.
• Mentor Project Engineers and discipline leads.
• Foster a high-performance project team environment.

Reporting

• Prepare and present:
  • Monthly Project Reports.
  • Progress Updates.
  • Executive Dashboards.
  • Schedule and Cost Forecasts.
  • Risk Registers.
  • Lessons Learned Reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline).
• Master's Degree is advantageous.
• PMP certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Minimum 10 years in Project Management roles.
• Proven experience delivering Onshore Gas Processing, Gas Storage, LNG, Compression Stations, or Gas Handling Facilities.
• Strong experience in Engineering Consultancy/EPCM environment.
• ADNOC project experience preferred, with strong understanding of ADNOC engineering standards, specifications, project execution requirements, and stakeholder management.
• Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, including:
  • Concept Studies
  • Pre-FEED
  • FEED
  • Detailed Engineering
  • EPC / EPCM Execution
• Demonstrated experience in both Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas projects, with balanced exposure across facilities, pipelines, utilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering execution, project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.