Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery
Posted date [2026-07-31]
(ID: 48855)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Major Projects Manager - Engineering DeliveryJob Snapshot
Role: Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Experience: Minimum 12 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Major Projects Manager - Engineering Delivery position in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a senior hiring opportunity within the Oil and Energy industry. ADNOC Group requires an accomplished project leader to direct multidisciplinary engineering developments from concept definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up and final handover.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Salary: 35000-50000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
Major plant developments and facility modifications demand disciplined control of technical integrity, commercial commitments, HSE
performance and execution schedules. This role carries end-to-end accountability for major projects, including consultant management, contractor performance, financial governance and coordination with internal stakeholders. Decisions made by the position directly influence capital efficiency, production readiness and long-term asset performance.
Key Responsibilities
The manager will establish the project execution framework and guide multidisciplinary teams through every delivery phase.
* Lead technical input for project proposals, feasibility concepts and early development studies.
* Coordinate engineering design, material specifications, technical procurement and contract tendering.
* Ensure designs and installations comply with applicable engineering codes, practices and company standards.
* Develop execution strategies for major plant, facility and field-development projects.
* Direct projects from initiation and definition through commissioning, start-up and handover.
* Manage Project Management Consultants and verify effective site supervision and contract administration.
* Control multinational contractors against approved HSE, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and exercise delegated financial authority.
* Define and refine project scopes, objectives, technical requirements and execution priorities.
* Arrange technical data, cost information and feasibility assessments for proposed developments.
* Evaluate project alternatives and recommend practical, economical execution solutions.
* Convert initial proposals into viable plans with defined designs, specifications, costs and phases.
* Coordinate project strategy with user departments, Finance, Commercial Support and other stakeholders.
* Approve work programs, contractor terms of reference, project standards and working procedures.
* Manage bidder prequalification and provide technical input throughout the tendering process.
* Maintain overall control of project budgets, individual contracts and expenditure authorizations.
* Review purchase recommendations, subcontracts and variation orders throughout execution.
* Establish project safety programs and audit compliance with approved procedures and method statements.
* Implement corrective measures when safety, quality or execution deficiencies are identified.
* Forecast project completion dates and support start-up planning and workforce requirements.
* Authorize technical option studies covering fabrication methods, structural systems and construction approaches.
* Coordinate phased facility acceptance and handover arrangements with end users.
* Oversee financial forecasts, currency requirements, import-duty considerations and other commercial matters.
* Attend Tender Board meetings and present project status, risks and financial information.
* Evaluate contractor performance across quality, cost, schedule and safety indicators.
* Issue weekly highlights and monthly reports covering engineering, procurement and construction progress.
* Protect the technical integrity and cost position of surface facilities throughout the project life cycle.
* Recommend acceptance or rejection of execution programs and contractor proposals.
* Deliver assigned projects within approved HSE, quality, cost and schedule targets.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification and possess at least 12 years of professional experience in oil and gas project engineering or execution. This background must include a minimum of five years leading multidisciplinary personnel, consultants and contractors through project definition and delivery.
Strong knowledge of contracts, planning, cost control, budgeting and capital project governance is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound technical judgement, financial awareness and the leadership ability to manage complex stakeholder and contractor relationships. Project Management Professional certification is required.
Skills Set
Major capital project delivery
Multidisciplinary engineering management
Project definition and feasibility studies
EPC project execution
Engineering design coordination
Technical procurement
Contract tendering and administration
Consultant and contractor management
Project scheduling systems
Budget and cost-control systems
Scope and variation management
Technical integrity assurance
HSE governance and auditing
Quality control standards
Bidder prequalification
Commercial negotiation
Risk and feasibility assessment
Construction supervision
Commissioning and start-up planning
Executive progress reporting
PMP methodologies
Why Join Us
This position offers responsibility for strategically important engineering developments with direct influence over asset expansion and operational readiness. It provides a platform to lead complex capital programs, work with international contractors and apply advanced project governance within Abu Dhabi\'s established and continuously evolving energy sector.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Through its integrated operations and major development programs, the group advances reliable energy production while maintaining rigorous standards for technical integrity, project delivery, safety and responsible growth.
Key Responsibilities
The manager will establish the project execution framework and guide multidisciplinary teams through every delivery phase.
* Lead technical input for project proposals, feasibility concepts and early development studies.
* Coordinate engineering design, material specifications, technical procurement and contract tendering.
* Ensure designs and installations comply with applicable engineering codes, practices and company standards.
* Develop execution strategies for major plant, facility and field-development projects.
* Direct projects from initiation and definition through commissioning, start-up and handover.
* Manage Project Management Consultants and verify effective site supervision and contract administration.
* Control multinational contractors against approved HSE, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and exercise delegated financial authority.
* Define and refine project scopes, objectives, technical requirements and execution priorities.
* Arrange technical data, cost information and feasibility assessments for proposed developments.
* Evaluate project alternatives and recommend practical, economical execution solutions.
* Convert initial proposals into viable plans with defined designs, specifications, costs and phases.
* Coordinate project strategy with user departments, Finance, Commercial Support and other stakeholders.
* Approve work programs, contractor terms of reference, project standards and working procedures.
* Manage bidder prequalification and provide technical input throughout the tendering process.
* Maintain overall control of project budgets, individual contracts and expenditure authorizations.
* Review purchase recommendations, subcontracts and variation orders throughout execution.
* Establish project safety programs and audit compliance with approved procedures and method statements.
* Implement corrective measures when safety, quality or execution deficiencies are identified.
* Forecast project completion dates and support start-up planning and workforce requirements.
* Authorize technical option studies covering fabrication methods, structural systems and construction approaches.
* Coordinate phased facility acceptance and handover arrangements with end users.
* Oversee financial forecasts, currency requirements, import-duty considerations and other commercial matters.
* Attend Tender Board meetings and present project status, risks and financial information.
* Evaluate contractor performance across quality, cost, schedule and safety indicators.
* Issue weekly highlights and monthly reports covering engineering, procurement and construction progress.
* Protect the technical integrity and cost position of surface facilities throughout the project life cycle.
* Recommend acceptance or rejection of execution programs and contractor proposals.
* Deliver assigned projects within approved HSE, quality, cost and schedule targets.
Ideal Profile
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification and possess at least 12 years of professional experience in oil and gas project engineering or execution. This background must include a minimum of five years leading multidisciplinary personnel, consultants and contractors through project definition and delivery.
Strong knowledge of contracts, planning, cost control, budgeting and capital project governance is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound technical judgement, financial awareness and the leadership ability to manage complex stakeholder and contractor relationships. Project Management Professional certification is required.
Skills Set
Major capital project delivery
Multidisciplinary engineering management
Project definition and feasibility studies
EPC project execution
Engineering design coordination
Technical procurement
Contract tendering and administration
Consultant and contractor management
Project scheduling systems
Budget and cost-control systems
Scope and variation management
Technical integrity assurance
HSE governance and auditing
Quality control standards
Bidder prequalification
Commercial negotiation
Risk and feasibility assessment
Construction supervision
Commissioning and start-up planning
Executive progress reporting
PMP methodologies
Why Join Us
This position offers responsibility for strategically important engineering developments with direct influence over asset expansion and operational readiness. It provides a platform to lead complex capital programs, work with international contractors and apply advanced project governance within Abu Dhabi\'s established and continuously evolving energy sector.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a diversified energy organization based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Through its integrated operations and major development programs, the group advances reliable energy production while maintaining rigorous standards for technical integrity, project delivery, safety and responsible growth.
