Engineering Manager (16/01/2025) 

We are looking for an Engineering Manager for one of our clients with the following details:  

Location: UAE or Iraq

Scheme: UAE Residential, if Iraq then Rotational Position

Start: 1 April 2025

Duration: 12 months, renewable

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum 10 years in engineering management, preferably in large-scale oil and gas sector.
• 5-8 years in a leadership role overseeing engineering activities, particularly in EPC projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong technical understanding of multidisciplinary engineering practices, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, manage design changes, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and Communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment
• Effective team management and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Missions & Activities

• Oversee all engineering activities to ensure successful project delivery for the Phase 2 Early Infrastructure Works (EIW) package.
• Manage the engineering team to ensure effective coordination and resource allocation.
• Ensure the quality of engineering deliverables aligns with project requirements and standards.
• Coordinate between engineering disciplines to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Maintain compliance with project technical and safety standards throughout all engineering activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Package Lead, Quality Lead, Project Engineers, and Civil Engineers to ensure timely completion of engineering tasks.

Key Activities

• Contribute to identify safe by design opportunities to eliminate, avoid, reduce or mitigate the HSE risks during construction.
• Lead and manage the engineering team to ensure all activities are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards considering past projects lessons learned.
• Provide technical guidance and support to discipline engineers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and industry best practices. Ensure engineering documentation produced by contractor, including Master Document Register, is fit for purpose.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and specifications to verify they meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
• Manage design changes, ensuring all modifications are properly evaluated, documented, and communicated.
• Coordinate engineering activities across different disciplines, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, to ensure a cohesive approach.
• Work closely with the Quality Lead and Civil Engineer to integrate quality and safety considerations into all engineering work.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on the project.
• Ensure that any engineering issues are promptly addressed and that all solutions are effectively communicated to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain engineering quality standards, ensuring all deliverables meet Company’s’ quality requirements.
• Work in close collaboration with the Quality Lead to ensure compliance and address any quality concerns.
• Act as the main point of contact for engineering-related matters with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support to procurement and construction teams, ensuring alignment throughout the project phases.
• Identify opportunities for improving engineering processes and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Share lessons learned and incorporate them into future engineering activities to enhance project delivery.

If interested, kindly apply!