Sales Engineer - Shutdown & Maintenance Projects

About the role

Careers International is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer in Dubai to secure shutdown and maintenance jobs from major industrial clients. The role suits someone with strong industry connections and a proven track record of winning contracts in shutdown and maintenance projects within the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure shutdown and maintenance projects from key clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with major industrial clients such as EGA, EMAL, DUBAL, Emirates Steel, Dry Docks Dubai, ADNOC and similar organisations.
• Liaise with clients during pre-qualification, tendering and negotiation stages.
• Coordinate with internal teams on project planning, costing and execution support.
• Track market trends, upcoming shutdowns and maintenance opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, safety standards and contractual obligations.
• Achieve assigned business development and revenue targets.

Required profile

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in shutdown and maintenance projects.
• Strong client network within heavy industry, oil & gas, steel, aluminium and marine sectors.
• Proven ability to win contracts and generate business from large industrial clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field (preferred).

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of tendering procedures, commercial negotiations and contracts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results under pressure.