Subcontracting Engineer – Oil & Gas​/EPC | UAE | UAE

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-Time

Engineering & Technical
Energy, Oil & Gas
Operations & Supply Chain

We are looking for an experienced Subcontracting Engineer to join an Oil & Gas / EPC environment in Abu Dhabi. The role requires strong expertise in subcontract management, vendor inspection, QA/QC, procurement support, technical documentation, and coordination with vendors and project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 8 years of UAE experience in subcontract management, vendor inspection, QA/QC, or procurement support within Oil & Gas, EPC, or industrial projects. Strong knowledge of applicable ASME, ASTM, API, and AWS standards is required.

Arabic and English communication skills are required for this position. This opportunity is suitable for experienced engineering professionals seeking continued career growth in subcontracting, vendor management, quality assurance, procurement, and Oil & Gas EPC projects.

• Support subcontract management activities across Oil & Gas and EPC projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, procurement teams, and project stakeholders.
• Support vendor inspection and QA/QC activities.
• Review technical and quality documentation related to subcontracted work.
• Work with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review Material Requisition s (MRs), Purchase Requisition s (PRs), and Purchase Orders (POs).
• Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs) and manufacturing dossiers.
• Ensure subcontracted materials and services comply with applicable project specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate vendor manufacturing, inspection, testing, and documentation activities.
• Support technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Travel to vendor facilities when required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of UAE experience in subcontract management, vendor inspection, QA/QC, or procurement support.
• Experience with in Oil & Gas, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASME B31.1 / B31.3
  • ASME Sections II, V & IX
  • ASME B16
  • ASTM standards
  • API 5L
  • AWS D1.1
• Knowledge of EN 10204 3.1/3.2 certificates and PED requirements.
• Experience with ITPs, MRs/PRs, POs, MTCs, and manufacturing dossiers.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills.
• Strong reporting and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• CSWIP 3.1 and/or ASNT Level II certification is preferred.

• Knowledge of seamless and welded pipe production.
• Understanding of heat treatment and hydrotesting.
• ISO 9001 / ISO 19011 auditing knowledge.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or Primavera.
• Willingness to travel to vendor facilities.

Salary and specific employee benefits have not been provided for this vacancy.

The position offers opportunities for professional development in subcontract management, vendor inspection, procurement, QA/QC, and Oil & Gas EPC operations. Relevant certification and continued training in quality management, welding inspection, auditing, and project systems can support long-term career progression.