JOB TITLE: Lead Engineer
CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.
LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE
WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break)- From 8am to 5pm- Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)
START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances
Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for planning and allocating tasks to the Engineering and Design teams, coordinating inter-discipline activities, attending client meetings, preparing and reviewing project documentation, and ensuring the quality and timely completion of discipline deliverables and vendor documents.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Review Scope of Work (SoW) to assess manpower requirements and secure approval for necessary resources.
- Plan and allocate tasks to Engineering and Design teams; ensure adequate staffing for project needs.
- Supervise team progress to ensure timely completion within approved budgets and quality standards.
- Attend project kick-off and progress meetings, providing engineering input and technical guidance.
- Review project drawings, documentation, calculations, Purchase Requisitions (PRs), technical evaluations, and manpower estimates for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure effective progress and avoid duplication of efforts.
- Collect and review inputs on queries and forward unresolved issues to the Project Engineering Manager.
- Participate in design review meetings, providing expert advice on engineering aspects.
- Coordinate engineering inputs for project bid preparation, ensuring technical accuracy.
- Oversee project closeout activities and ensure all completion actions are taken.
- Mentor subordinate engineers to support their professional development and skill enhancement.
- Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and QA (Quality Assurance) standards.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (related discipline) or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
COMPETENCIES:
Behavioral & Project Engineering Skills:
- Resilience: Maintains composure under stress, supports team morale, and uses challenges as learning opportunities.
- Problem Solving: Persistent in analysis, develops solutions under time pressure, anticipates problems, and plans contingencies.
- Planning & Organizing: Generates accurate budgets, identifies resources, ensures cross-department collaboration, and adjusts to unplanned crises.
- Collaboration: Values team input, fosters collaboration within and across teams, and addresses conflicts proactively.
- Communication: Anticipates long-term communication needs, implements initiatives, and manages cross-cultural interactions effectively.
Leadership & Innovation:
- Generates and implements innovative solutions for complex problems; motivates team members and serves as a role model.
- Encourages autonomy, fosters experimentation, and develops cutting-edge solutions.
- Plans work, provides ongoing feedback, rewards high performance, and coaches team members.
Business & Industry Insights:
- Understands company strategy and competitive positioning; integrates market and industry insights into decision-making.
- Proposes improvement opportunities based on customer feedback, market knowledge, and strategic considerations.
Commitment:
- Develops long-term departmental goals; challenges conventional thinking and presents business cases for improvements.
- Considers multiple scenarios and integrates internal/external data when making strategic decisions.
- Communicates departmental strategies clearly to the wider organization.
Technical:
- Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in specialized engineering disciplines.
- Evaluates complex tasks and optimizes processes.
- Applies engineering software, design codes, and manages interdisciplinary interfaces.
Other Requirements:
- Well-developed planning, organizing, and influencing skills.
- Thorough understanding of a specific engineering discipline.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
- Strong technical knowledge, communication, and presentation skills.