Engineering Director LM0001 | Ably Resources LTD

Ably Resources; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ably Resources Ltd. is seeking an Engineering Director to join an Operator’s portfolio with a residential expat assignment in the Middle East.

The role oversees all engineering disciplines, delivering technical design and engineering services across project stages while acting as the Technical Authority for the engineering group. The candidate will need extensive leadership experience, deep Major Projects exposure, and preferably IOC background, with Chartered Engineer status highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 20+ years experience, preferably in an IOC.
• 15+ years in Major Projects.
• 10+ years in Engineering Management.
• Chartered Engineer status highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall engineering design and engineering services across all project stages.
• Act as Technical Authority for all discipline engineers in the group.
• Demonstrate strong man-management and leadership across a diverse team.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical design

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Major Projects

IOC Background

Starting off 2026 with a rare opportunity for an Engineering Director to join an Operator in the Middle East on a residential expat basis. Due to the growth of my clients project portfolio, they are looking to add an Engineering Director/Senior Manager to support across a variety of projects. Considering the depth of their portfolio, they are open to discussing with candidates from both an offshore and onshore project background.

This position is responsible for all engineering disciplines, providing technical design and engineering services throughout all stages of project development whilst acting as the Technical Authority for all discipline engineers in their group. As much as the role requires a very high level of technical capability, strong man management and people leadership skills are crucial given the diverse demographics within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Discipline
• 20+ years experience, preferably in an IOC
• 15+ years in Major Projects
• 10+ years in Engineering Management
• Chartered Engineer status highly desirable