Project Engineer
CR/080104
Posted: 01/04/2026
- Negotiable
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai
- Contract
We have a current opportunity for a Project Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Dubai with an Oil Major.
Position Project Engineer
Location UAE Dubai
Duration 24 months
Rate Negotiable
Project New Build Gas Processing Facility (GPP) - Facility is based in Iraq, this role will support from the client office in Dubai.
During the Detailed Engineering phase, the job holder is responsible, within the team located in the engineering offices and under the Package Manager, for overseeing and advising the engineering team with regards to engineering activities related to construction and procurement. The job holder is also in charge of the preparation of the overall construction activities to be carried out by the EPC Contractor on SITE in IRAQ (and Subcontractors).
The job holder is responsible to:
oversee all engineering activities related to procurement and construction during Detailed Engineering phase,and close follow up for both area OSA/Utilities & Process
prepare the onshore campaign
ensure close out
Project Execution
Follow up of HAZID / HAZOP meetings and ensure HSE requirements and rules are implemented all along the project
Provide technical support to the engineering team for onshore campaign
Ensure Risk Register is feed and closely follow up / to update regularly the risk register of the package and implement the corresponding mitigation actions
Lead in transverse with other services , engineering, procurement, construction and start up like Risk Register, during Detailed Engineering and onshore campaign preparation
Participate to all Construction meetings with EPC Contractor
Ensure all construction documents (job card, JRA, HIRA, lifting plans etc…….) are verified and compliant to technical requirements
Ensure the mobilisation of the Company supervision Team in Iraq
Ensure safe load-out activities of Modules to be shipped to Iraq.
Ensure smooth and timely demobilization of the supervision team.
Ensure that the close out report is prepared on a regular basis to be in position to issue it not later than one month after the handover to FO
Criteria
Mandatory experience in a similar position: 10 Years
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Professional experience: 15 years minimum.
Excellent knowledge in civil works & earthworks, infrastructures, engineering, construction, installation, commissioning
Knowledge and understanding of contract management
Project management skills (Budget/Cost/Schedule)
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Position Project Engineer
Location UAE Dubai
Duration 24 months
Rate Negotiable
Project New Build Gas Processing Facility (GPP) - Facility is based in Iraq, this role will support from the client office in Dubai.
During the Detailed Engineering phase, the job holder is responsible, within the team located in the engineering offices and under the Package Manager, for overseeing and advising the engineering team with regards to engineering activities related to construction and procurement. The job holder is also in charge of the preparation of the overall construction activities to be carried out by the EPC Contractor on SITE in IRAQ (and Subcontractors).
The job holder is responsible to:
oversee all engineering activities related to procurement and construction during Detailed Engineering phase,and close follow up for both area OSA/Utilities & Process
prepare the onshore campaign
ensure close out
Project Execution
Follow up of HAZID / HAZOP meetings and ensure HSE requirements and rules are implemented all along the project
Provide technical support to the engineering team for onshore campaign
Ensure Risk Register is feed and closely follow up / to update regularly the risk register of the package and implement the corresponding mitigation actions
Lead in transverse with other services , engineering, procurement, construction and start up like Risk Register, during Detailed Engineering and onshore campaign preparation
Participate to all Construction meetings with EPC Contractor
Ensure all construction documents (job card, JRA, HIRA, lifting plans etc…….) are verified and compliant to technical requirements
Ensure the mobilisation of the Company supervision Team in Iraq
Ensure safe load-out activities of Modules to be shipped to Iraq.
Ensure smooth and timely demobilization of the supervision team.
Ensure that the close out report is prepared on a regular basis to be in position to issue it not later than one month after the handover to FO
Criteria
Mandatory experience in a similar position: 10 Years
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Professional experience: 15 years minimum.
Excellent knowledge in civil works & earthworks, infrastructures, engineering, construction, installation, commissioning
Knowledge and understanding of contract management
Project management skills (Budget/Cost/Schedule)
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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