Head of Department - Mechanical

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Department with a proven track record in leading and managing the discipline engineering department, ensuring the successful execution of projects and alignment with company goals for a high‑profile client.

• Accountable for driving engineering excellence within the Mechanical, Rotating, Static and Packaged Equipment teams for both onshore and offshore projects across the region.
• Ensure consistent, safe, and high‑quality delivery of engineering services and effective governance of discipline practices.
• Lead discipline engineers of both onshore and offshore projects and maintain oversight of all discipline engineering activities.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert supporting continuous improvement and technical excellence across the wider organisation.
• Role‑model the company’s values and behaviours, demonstrating the highest standards of safety, ethics, and inclusivity.

• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Company provision of life assurance and end‑of‑service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law.
• Employee Share Plan offering matching shares.
• Long Service Award recognising commitment at 5‑year milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans.
• Global connections through experts worldwide and the Energy Transition Academy.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 25 years of experience on onshore and offshore mega projects (cap‑ex over 2billionUSD).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Head of Discipline role.
• Experience in ASSESS, Pre‑FEED, FEED and Detailed Design stages.
• Extensive experience delivering Mechanical Discipline projects.
• Deep knowledge of ASME, API, TEMA, ISO, and ICSC codes and Middle East client specifications.
• Experience working with ADNOC, Qatar Energy, KNPC, KOC, BGC, BP and Shell.
• Good knowledge of design and procurement of large mechanical equipment (compressors, turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, tanks).
• Expert‑level understanding of discipline engineering tools, processes, and technologies.
• Strong understanding of client business drivers.
• Proven ability to develop and lead high‑performing engineering teams.

• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving capability.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross‑functional environments.
• Competency in people interviewing, selection, communication and performance management.
• Proactive, positive and professional interaction with team members.
• Coaching and mentoring with a focus on talent development.

• Drive HSSEA culture and performance across the discipline team.
• Ensure engineering integrity and compliance throughout all work scopes.
• Maintain a strong focus on process safety and eliminate technical incidents through robust controls and lessons learned.
• Support technical assurance activities, including audits and incident investigations.
• Provide appropriate discipline resources to projects and deliver work in line with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Manage and optimise discipline resource utilisation against workload demand and overhead budgets.
• Support workforce planning activities, including short‑term and annual resource forecasting.
• Collaborate with other discipline managers to develop discipline inputs into engineering execution plans.
• Establish, maintain and continuously improve discipline engineering systems, tools and processes for cost‑effective execution.
• Identify and promote innovation opportunities and emerging technologies within the discipline.
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and efficiency enhancement.

• Support business development activities to identify and secure new work.
• Review proposal man‑hours for the discipline and optimise.
• Provide discipline input to proposals in collaboration with other discipline leads.
• Support and strengthen work‑share strategies across engineering centres.