The Lead Project Engineer supports the Executive Director's office by providing technical and project management oversight across EPC projects. Responsibilities include monitoring project performance, reviewing cost and planning reports, evaluating profitability and execution strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must hold an engineering degree and a minimum of 15 years of experience in the EPC sector.
The Lead Project Engineer will be part of the Executive Director's office, providing
technical and project management support across the company's EPC project portfolio. The
role involves working closely with Project Controls, Bidding, Finance and Engineering
teams to monitor project performance, review planning and cost reports, assess project
progress, identify potential risks and support management decisions. A key responsibility
will be to evaluate project profitability, cost trends, commercial exposure and execution
strategies, ensuring effective project controls and alignment with the company's business
objectives.
The ideal candidate should be a graduate in any engineering discipline, preferably with a
Master's degree in Project Management or Construction Management, and have a minimum
of 15 years of experience in the EPC projects, preferably with PMC, EPC or EPCM
organisations in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors . Exposure to Middle East project
environments will be an added advantage. The candidate should have strong
multidisciplinary engineering exposure, sound knowledge of project planning, cost control,
project execution and commercial management, along with the ability to understand and
analyse project financial performance and profitability.
The position requires a technology-oriented professional who is comfortable working in
digital project management environments and preferably experienced in using AI-enabled
tools to improve project monitoring, reporting and decision-making. The role will be
primarily based at the corporate office, with very limited travel to project sites. Excellent
written and spoken English, strong communication and articulation skills, analytical
thinking and good commercial acumen are essential. The candidate should be a proactive
team player capable of coordinating across functions, engaging with senior management and translating complex project information into clear, actionable management inputs
Requirements
Graduate in any engineering discipline, preferably with a Master's degree in Project Management or Construction Management, and have a minimum of 23 to 30 years of experience in the EPC sector, including substantial experience in managing Oil & Gas projects. Experience with EPC or EPCM organizations, particularly in the Middle East, will be preferred.
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