Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project

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Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with K !

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K  Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Lead Project Engineer for an Offshore Island Project to 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 .

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Work closely with planning and project controls teams to track engineering progress.
• Support schedule development, progress reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Identify project risks, delays, and deviations, and propose mitigation measures.
• Assist in cost monitoring related to engineering scope.

• Manage interfaces between different engineering disciplines and project packages.
• Coordinate with client (ADNOC Offshore), contractors, and third-party stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and technical meetings.
• Ensure effective communication and issue resolution across all stakeholders.

• Identify project risks related to engineering scope and execution.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
• Manage engineering changes and assess their impact on scope, cost, and schedule.
• Ensure implementation of mitigation and corrective actions.

• Ensure engineering activities comply with HSE standards and project safety requirements.
• Promote safe design principles and ALARP approach.
• Ensure adherence to project quality procedures and QA/QC requirements.

• Prepare and review project reports, progress updates, and technical documentation.
• Maintain engineering registers, action trackers, and interface logs.
• Provide regular updates to Project Manager and client representatives.

• Education Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent)
• Master’s degree is an advantage
• Experienc…