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Role Overview
Lead Project Engineer – Offshore Island Project with KBR, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves initial placement in Abu Dhabi, followed by relocation to the Spain Office, and subsequent return to Abu Dhabi upon completion of administrative processes.
Company Overview
KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services to governments and companies worldwide. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. The KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is recruiting for this position.
Role Purpose
The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating all engineering activities during the Execute phase of offshore oil and 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.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Engineering Management
- 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.
FEED Deliverables Management
- Monitor progress and quality of project deliverables across all disciplines: process, piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and 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.
PMC Oversight & Contractor Management
- 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.
Schedule, Cost & Progress Monitoring
- 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.
Interface & Stakeholder Management
- 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.
Risk & Change Management
- 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.
HSE & Quality Assurance
- 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.
Documentation & Reporting
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or equivalent).
- Master's degree is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 18+ years overall experience in the oil and gas sector.
- Minimum 5–7 years in offshore Execute / detailed engineering projects.
- Experience in process, storage and export facilities relevant to offshore island activities.
- 12–15+ years of experience in oil and gas project engineering.
- Prior experience in PMC / ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.