Technical Specialist

Talent Specialist Limited (TSL); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Specialist Limited (TSL) seeks a visionary Head of E&I Projects for execution and technical authority in Oil & Gas EPC. You will lead a senior team across brownfield and greenfield projects, driving right-first-time delivery, governance, and compliance across complex installations.

The role requires deep E&I expertise, extensive EPC leadership experience in the Middle East, and a hands-on approach to optimize construction performance and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 20-25 years’ experience in Electrical & Instrumentation within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Strong track record across EPC project delivery, ideally within the Middle East.
• Deep expertise in major electrical and instrumentation/control systems.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on leader with a passion for execution excellence and technical integrity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the ultimate technical authority for all E&I systems and decisions.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables with a focus on constructability and commissioning efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with client standards and international E&I codes.
• Oversee procurement quality with final sign-off on engineered materials.
• Define strategies for critical system cutovers and live replacements.
• Lead robust commissioning strategies to achieve on-time Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Execution excellence

E&I systems

EPC project delivery

Job description

E&I Projects Head – Execution & Technical Authority (Oil & Gas)

Middle East | EPC Projects | Senior Leadership Role

We are partnering with a leading organisation in the Oil & Gas EPC sector to appoint an experienced Head of E&I Projects (Execution & Technical). This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving technical excellence, construction execution quality, and on-time delivery across complex brownfield and greenfield projects.

The Opportunity

This is a senior executive-level position acting as the final Technical Authority for all Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) activities across the full EPC lifecycle.

You will lead a team of Project Managers and ensure right-first-time delivery, strong governance, and compliance across critical infrastructure—while accelerating project execution and optimising construction performance.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Act as the ultimate technical authority for all E&I systems and decisions
• Review and approve engineering deliverables with a focus on constructability and commissioning efficiency
• Ensure full compliance with client standards and international E&I codes
• Oversee procurement quality with final sign-off on engineered materials
• Define strategies for critical system cutovers and live replacements
• Drive high-performance construction delivery, ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence
• Set benchmark standards for installation quality and inspection regimes
• Enable efficient workflows including pre-fabrication and resource optimisation
• Lead robust commissioning strategies to achieve on-time Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) handovers

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Champion lean execution practices and standardised work procedures
• Leverage project metrics to improve productivity, reduce rework, and enhance delivery speed
• Capture and embed lessons learned to improve future project outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• 20-25 years’ experience in Electrical & Instrumentation within the Oil & Gas sector
• Strong track record across EPC project delivery, ideally within the Middle East
• Deep expertise in major electrical and instrumentation/control systems
• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders
• A hands-on leader with a passion for execution excellence and technical integrity

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

• Right-first-time system acceptance and technical compliance
• Delivery against installation productivity and schedule targets
• Successful client handovers and high customer satisfaction

Why Apply?

• Shape technical strategy and execution at portfolio level
• Work on high-value, complex EPC projects
• Join a business committed to quality, efficiency, and innovation

All discussions are strictly confidential.

Diversity & Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.