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Engineering Manager

Talentmate

United Arab Emirates

24th July 2026

2607-2981-3868

Job Description

Position Details
Position Title: Project Engineering Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi / Engineering Centers (India/UAE)
Reporting To: Project Director
Functional Reporting: Engineering Director / Corporate Engineering Head
Direct Reports:

Discipline Engineering Managers (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process)
Engineering Coordinators
Design & Document Control Team

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the entire engineering function of the project, ensuring:

Timely delivery of all engineering deliverables
Full compliance with technical specifications and standards
Seamless integration across disciplines and project phases
Alignment of engineering outputs with procurement, fabrication, and construction requirements
Detailed Key Responsibilities

3.1 Engineering Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement the Engineering Execution Plan (EEP)
Define:

Engineering work breakdown structure (WBS)
Deliverable schedule aligned with project milestones

Establish engineering resource plan and staffing

3.2 Engineering Delivery Management

Ensure timely preparation, review, and approval of:

Design calculations
Drawings and specifications
Datasheets and material requisitions

Monitor engineering progress against:

Level 2 / Level 3 schedules

Ensure adherence to engineering KPIs and milestones

3.3 Multi-discipline Coordination

Lead coordination across:

Process, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation disciplines

Resolve:

Interdisciplinary design conflicts
Interface issues between systems

Ensure consistency and integration of design outputs

3.4 Engineering Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with:

Project Quality Plan
Customer standards
International codes (ASME, API, ISO, IEC)

Conduct:

Design reviews
Independent checking and verification

Ensure “Right First Time” design philosophy

3.5 Procurement Engineering Support

Ensure timely issuance of:

Material Requisitions (MRs)
Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs)

Support procurement in:

Vendor selection and approvals

Review vendor drawings and documents

3.6 Construction & Fabrication Support

Ensure engineering deliverables support:

Fabrication sequences
Construction methodologies

Resolve:

Site queries (Field Engineering Queries – FEQs)
Technical issues during fabrication

Provide site engineering support during execution

3.7 Offshore Installation & Commissioning Support

Support engineering requirements for:

Load-out and installation
Hook-up and commissioning

Ensure readiness of:

System documentation
Red-line markups and as-built updates

3.8 Interface Management (Critical for Mega Projects)

Identify and manage engineering interfaces across:

Internal disciplines
External contractors and packages

Coordinate with Interface Manager for:

Interface resolution and tracking

Ensure engineering deliverables align with interface requirements

3.9 Schedule Integration & Project Controls

Coordinate with Planning Manager for:

Engineering schedule development and updates

Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with:

Procurement timelines
Fabrication milestones

Monitor engineering impact on critical path and LD milestones

3.10 Change Management & Technical Governance

Manage engineering changes through:

Formal change control processes

Evaluate impact of changes on:

Cost
Schedule
Technical integrity

Support Contracts Manager in:

Technical inputs for variations and claims

3.11 Risk Management (Engineering Risks)

Identify and manage engineering-related risks such as:

Design changes
Late deliverables
Technical uncertainties

Support Risk Manager in:

Risk assessments and mitigation planning

3.12 Digital Engineering & Systems

Implement and manage:

Engineering management systems
EDMS (Aconex or similar)

Support digital initiatives such as:

3D modeling / BIM
Smart plant systems

Ensure document control and revision tracking

3.13 Client & Stakeholder Interface

Interface with:

Client engineering teams

Lead:

Design reviews and workshops

Ensure timely incorporation of client comments and approvals

3.14 Team Leadership & Resource Management

Lead and manage multi-location engineering teams
Ensure:

Adequate staffing and competency
Performance monitoring and development

Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability

Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Civil / Electrical / Process)
Master’s Degree (preferred)
20–25+ years of experience in EPC Oil & Gas projects
Minimum 8–10 years in Engineering Management roles
Proven experience in:

Mega projects (>USD 1B; preferably 3B+)
Offshore and brownfield projects

Strong Middle East experience
Technical Competencies
Multi-discipline engineering management
EPC design lifecycle (FEED to detailed engineering)
Design standards (ASME, API, IEC, ISO)
Vendor engineering & procurement support
3D modeling / Smart Engineering Systems
Interface and change management
Understanding of construction & installation practices
Behavioural Competencies
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent coordination and communication
High attention to detail and accountability
Ability to manage complex, multi-location teams

Job Details

Role Level:	Not Applicable	Work Type:	Full-Time
Country:	United Arab Emirates	City:	Abu Dhabi
Company Website:	https://www.larsentoubro.com/	Job Function:	Engineering
Company Industry/ Sector:	Other

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