Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-01 UAE Hybrid Engineering

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AED 35,000–AED 55,000/mo (AED 420,000–AED 660,000/yr)

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About the Company

Title: Lead Project Engineer - Offshore Island Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Lead Project Engineer - Offshore Island Project KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Project Engineer for an Offshore Island Projectto be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

  • Job Purpose
  • The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating all engineering activities during the Execute phase of offshore oil & gas projects. The role ensures that project deliverables are completed in line with technical requirements, schedule, cost targets, and Client standards, while maintaining effective communication between multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.
  • Project Coordination & Engineering Management
  • Coordinate and oversee multi-disciplinary engineering activities during the execute phase.
  • Ensure all engineering deliverables are aligned with project scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Act as a focal point between engineering disciplines, project management, and contractors.
  • Support Project Manager in achieving overall project objectives.
  • FEED Deliverables Management
  • Monitor progress and quality of project deliverables across all disciplines (process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HSE).
  • Ensure deliverables meet Client standards, client specifications, and international codes.
  • Review key engineering documents, design philosophies, and technical reports.
  • Track deliverable status and ensure timely submission.
  • PMC Oversight / Contractor Management
  • Review and coordinate EPC contractor engineering activities and deliverables.
  • Ensure contractors comply with project requirements, timelines, and quality standards.
  • Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues and interface challenges.
  • Schedule, Cost & Progress Monitoring
  • Work closely with planning and project controls teams to track engineering progress.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent)
  • Master's degree is an advantage
  • Minimum Overall 18+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
  • Minimum 5-7 years in offshore Execute / detailed engineering projects.
  • -15+ years of experience in oil & gas project engineering
  • Prior experience in PMC / ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred