Specialist Project Engineer – DBO

About the role

The Specialist Project Engineer DBO will lead the PMC Engineering group through the Engineering and Procurement phases of the project, overseeing day‑to‑day work allocation, supervision and contractor coordination. The role ensures the team has the right disciplines, competence and resources to meet the PMC contract requirements and provides independent project management consultancy to mitigate risks and keep the project on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily allocation, supervision and performance of the PMC Engineering team and oversee contractor activities during Engineering and Procurement phases.
• Lead development and implementation of engineering processes, procedures and systems, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and owner approvals.
• Coordinate technical reviews, vendor document processing and design approvals across piping, mechanical, structural, E&I and specialist disciplines.
• Provide technical opinion, risk mitigation and recovery plans, and conduct succession planning and competence assessments within the engineering team.
• Interface with customers, owners, government bodies and other stakeholders, ensuring HSE, cost, schedule and quality targets are met.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry, including FEED and EPC delivery.
• Proven experience in PMC roles on offshore and upstream projects, with specific exposure to ADNOC contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage complex project interfaces.