Summary
ADNOC is hiring a Senior Engineer, Project Planning for its Technical Projects Division in Gas Operations in Abu Dhabi. The role supports project delivery across engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with operations teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. Responsibilities include reviewing engineering deliverables, tracking schedule and cost, managing project risks, supporting tender and contract activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. Experience in project engineering across FEED, EPC, and commissioning phases, along with knowledge of oil and gas facilities, is required.
The posting
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Team Overview
Technical Projects Division (Gas Operations) is responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of Projects and Engineering modifications across ADNOC Gas assets including Habshan, Bab, BuHasa, Asab, and Habshan‑5. The division manages multiple projects at various Stages ranging from ASSESS, SELECT, DEFINE, EXECUTE, including tendering activities. It manages site execution, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up to final handover, ensuring structured delivery aligned with ADNOC strategic growth objectives and operational reliability requirements.
The team leads and delivers integrated project management, engineering assurance, and interface coordination, driving the safe, efficient, and timely execution of projects. It enforces full compliance with ADNOC standards, HSE requirements, and value assurance frameworks, ensuring structured project delivery aligned with the Group Value Assurance Process. By proactively engaging and aligning with key stakeholders, Operations, Central Engineering, licensors, vendors, OEMs, and E/EP/EPC contractors, the team drives delivery excellence, enhances asset performance, and enables uninterrupted production growth.
In addition, the team manages Business Continuity fast‑track projects to support ADNOC business strategies, ensuring timely response to critical operational requirements and maintaining uninterrupted production and asset reliability.
With a strong focus on governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment, Technical Projects Division plays a critical role in enabling capacity enhancements, debottlenecking initiatives, and brownfield developments / modifications across ADNOC Gas facilities, supporting long-term operational sustainability and value maximization.
Summary of the Role,
key challenges, key success factors
Role
Lead and execute project engineering activities across the full project lifecycle -from concept through engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover - ensuring delivery in line with safety, quality, schedule, cost, and Value Assurance Process (VAP) requirements.
The role requires strong coordination with engineering disciplines, Central Engineering, contractors, licensors, vendors and operations teams to ensure technical compliance, effective project execution, and timely delivery of projects.
Key Accountabilities
Project Engineering & Execution
- Lead and support execution of projects across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning phases
- Develop and review Statements of Requirement (SOR) and project execution strategies
- Support preparation of tender documents and evaluation of consultants, PMC, and EPC contractors
- Review contractor engineering deliverables, construction methodologies, and execution plans
- Monitor project progress and identify bottlenecks with recommended corrective actions
- Lead value engineering, constructability reviews, and technical workshops
Stakeholder & Interface Management
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, licensors, contractors, vendors, and third parties
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and progress tracking sessions
- Ensure alignment across multidisciplinary stakeholders for efficient project execution
Project Control, Contracts & Cost
- Monitor contractor performance, costs, and invoices in coordination with cost control functions
- Evaluate contractor claims and support negotiations and contract close-out
- Track project variations, risks, and trends impacting cost and schedule
Risk, Quality & Compliance
- Conduct risk analysis, Project HSE Reviews (PHSER), and ATR reviews in line with ADNOC procedures
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations
- Review site safety audit plans and ensure proper implementation at project level
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain project documentation, records, close-out reports, and technical deliverables
- Provide inputs to progress reporting for management review
Construction, Commissioning & Handover
- Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with contractors and Operations teams
- Review commissioning procedures, readiness plans, and documentation
- Monitor punch list closure and ensure project completion prior to PAC issuance
- Facilitate handover of facilities and support start-up and operational readiness
Key Success Factors
- Strong ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary project engineering activities
- Effective control of project execution, contractors, and technical deliverables
- Proactive identification and mitigation of engineering and project risks
- Consistent adherence to ADNOC VAP, standards, and governance requirements
- Strong coordination between Engineering, Projects, and Operations
What is the person expected to deliver in the first 6 to 12 months
- Gain full understanding of project portfolio, engineering scope, and contractor interfaces
- Ensure effective coordination and timely delivery of engineering and project activities
- Improve contractor performance monitoring and execution alignment
- Contribute to reduction of delays through proactive identification and resolution of technical and execution issues
- Establish accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance with ADNOC project requirements
Expected Career path for the Role
Engineering Manager / Project Manager
Candidate Profile
Candidate Nationality
TBA
Key Functional Experience and possible position titles in external organizations
TBA
Key Criteria / Skills
(Highlight Top 5 Skills)
Essential Skills
Must Haves
Desirable Skills
Nice to haves
- Strong expertise in project engineering across FEED, EPC, and commissioning phases
- In-depth knowledge of oil & gas facilities and engineering systems
- Experience in contractor coordination and project execution
- Strong capability in project monitoring (schedule, cost, quality)
- Strong technical, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills
- Experience in brownfield projects and plant modifications
- Knowledge of ADNOC standards and Value Assurance Process (VAP)
- Familiarity with contract management and project controls
- Exposure to risk assessment and HSE compliance
- Professional certification preferred