Job Description

Project Engineer - ADNOC Drilling - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
ADNOC Drilling is hiring a Project Engineer to lead and manage expansion projects across its drilling fleet. The role involves planning, executing, and closing projects to meet technical, financial, and schedule objectives, while ensuring full compliance with ADNOC's HSE, quality, and contractual requirements.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Gas
Function: Engineering
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop project execution strategies, including master schedules and detailed plans.
• Validate and coordinate project budget estimates.
• Manage project documentation, correspondences, drawings, and transmittals.
• Ensure implementation of ADNOC's HSE and quality assurance standards throughout the project.
• Conduct value engineering, constructability reviews, and project workshops.
• Lead technical bid evaluations, respond to queries, and recommend contract awards.
• Organize and participate in project review meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
• Represent ADNOC Drilling in dealings with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage EPC/construction activities, including site visits and progress monitoring.
• Approve contractors' submissions, claims, and invoices.
• Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, and performance indicators.
• Support handover to operations, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, and punch list closure.
• Oversee contract close-out processes and transfer project records to ADNOC archives.
• Review completed projects to capture lessons learned and improve future performance.
• Ensure warranty and defect liability issues are tracked and addressed with contractors.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of project management experience in the oil or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of project execution, EPC management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Skilled in project management software and computer applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Skills Set

• Project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• EPC and construction management.
• HSE and quality assurance compliance.
• Contract administration and claim evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement and technical reporting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-profile drilling expansion projects.
• Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression within ADNOC Group.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
• Exposure to large-scale oil and gas project management and EPC contracts.

About the Company
ADNOC Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is one of the world's leading energy producers and a key driver of the UAE's economy. ADNOC Drilling, a subsidiary of ADNOC, provides integrated drilling and well construction services, supporting upstream operations. With a focus on safety, operational excellence, and innovation, ADNOC Drilling offers professionals the chance to work on world-class projects within a globally respected organisation.
Job Title Project Engineer - ADNOC Drilling - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Project Engineer - ADNOC Drilling - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
ADNOC Drilling is hiring a Project Engineer to lead and manage expansion projects across its drilling fleet. The role involves planning, executing, and closing projects to meet technical, financial, and schedule objectives, while ensuring full compliance with ADNOC's HSE, quality, and contractual requirements.
Job Details
Location: UAE
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Gas
Function: Engineering
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Develop project execution strategies, including master schedules and detailed plans.
• Validate and coordinate project budget estimates.
• Manage project documentation, correspondences, drawings, and transmittals.
• Ensure implementation of ADNOC's HSE and quality assurance standards throughout the project.
• Conduct value engineering, constructability reviews, and project workshops.
• Lead technical bid evaluations, respond to queries, and recommend contract awards.
• Organize and participate in project review meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
• Represent ADNOC Drilling in dealings with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage EPC/construction activities, including site visits and progress monitoring.
• Approve contractors' submissions, claims, and invoices.
• Monitor and control project schedules, budgets, and performance indicators.
• Support handover to operations, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, and punch list closure.
• Oversee contract close-out processes and transfer project records to ADNOC archives.
• Review completed projects to capture lessons learned and improve future performance.
• Ensure warranty and defect liability issues are tracked and addressed with contractors.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of project management experience in the oil or petrochemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of project execution, EPC management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Skilled in project management software and computer applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Skills Set

• Project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• EPC and construction management.
• HSE and quality assurance compliance.
• Contract administration and claim evaluation.
• Stakeholder engagement and technical reporting.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-profile drilling expansion projects.
• Competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression within ADNOC Group.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
• Exposure to large-scale oil and gas project management and EPC contracts.

About the Company
ADNOC Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is one of the world's leading energy producers and a key driver of the UAE's economy. ADNOC Drilling, a subsidiary of ADNOC, provides integrated drilling and well construction services, supporting upstream operations. With a focus on safety, operational excellence, and innovation, ADNOC Drilling offers professionals the chance to work on world-class projects within a globally respected organisation.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 20000.00
Salary to 28000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
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Gender No Preference
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