Engineering Manager

United Arab Emirates·Abu Dhabimid

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KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office Job Purpose Provide technical leadership and delivery oversight for FEED,

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Engineering Manager

Requirements

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Provide technical leadership and delivery oversight for FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM projects in the oil and gas sector.
Driving technical excellence, governance, and delivery quality across multiple engineering disciplines.
Align engineering activities with project objectives, schedule, and budget; ensure compliance with codes, standards, and HSE requirements.
Promote best practices in engineering design, safety, and risk management.

Responsibilities

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→Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, instrumentation, telecom, electrical, pipelines, materials and technical safety etc.) across FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM project phases using multi-office execution.
→Establish technical standards, design bases, and approve key engineering deliverables and technical decisions.
→Oversee scope management, resource planning, scheduling, progress reporting and cost control for engineering activities.
→Monitor engineering productivity, forecast engineering hours, manage scope growth and support management of change processes.
→Implement robust QA/QC processes, document control, and change management practices.
→Manage interfaces with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders; ensure timely issue resolution and risk mitigation.
→Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, IEC as relevant) and project-specific requirements.
→Review and approve drawings, datasheets, specifications, models, and calculations; monitor design integrity and performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
→Drive continuous improvement initiatives, technology adoption, and standardization across projects.
→Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities as needed; contribute to as-built documentation and project close-out activities.
→Develop and manage execution plans, resource estimates, and budgets for the engineering scope.
→Ensure technical integrity is maintained throughout project execution and manage critical design reviews including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability and Value Engineering workshops.
→Act as the primary engineering focal point with the customer, ensuring alignment of technical decisions, management of engineering change, and timely resolution of technical issues.
→Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices, champion innovation and value-added solutions.
→ "> ">undefinedExperience20+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, supporting FEED, Detailed Design and EPCM project delivery.Minimum 12 years of experience as Project Engineering Manager or in a comparable multidisciplinary engineering leadership role.Demonstrated track record leading large-scale FEED projects for upstream oil and gas processing facilities, including separation, crude stabilization, gas processing and production facilities.Proven experience delivering brownfield projects within live operating facilities, including tie-ins, shutdown scopes, debottlenecking, revamp and production enhancement projects.Experience executing projects for Middle East operators, particularly within UAE, Iraq and Oman, is strongly preferred.Experience delivering projects for ADNOC Group companies is highly desirable.Previous experience with a major EPC, EPCM contractor delivering oil and gas projects, is strongly preferred.Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams of 50-100 personnel across multiple disciplines and locations on major capital projects.Experience implementing engineering management systems, project execution procedures, stage-gate reviews and engineering assurance processes.Experience supporting FEED-to-EPC transitions and ensuring technical continuity through project execution.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering in a related field from an accredited university.Master’s degree in engineering, Project Management or Business Administration is advantageous,Professional memberships or certifications (e.g., PE, Chartered Engineer) are desirable.Advanced certifications in Project/ Engineering Management, HSE, or discipline-specific areas are advantageous.Technical SkillsStrong leadership in FEED/ Detailed Design project delivery.Experience utilizing modern engineering systems and digital delivery tools including Smart Plant, AVEVA, Hexagon, BIM/3D model review platforms and digital workflows.Knowledge of codes and standards relevant to oil and gas projects (ASME, API, ISO, NFPA, etc.).Experience with scheduling, cost control, and earned value management at the project level.Strong commercial awareness, including engineering budgeting, forecasting, change management and productivity measurement.Ability to review complex engineering deliverables, perform risk assessments, and drive issue resolution.Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.Support proposal development, engineering estimates, execution planning and technical presentations during bid and tender activities. "> ">undefinedWhat We Offer:Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.