Project Engineer - Pipelines
About This Role
Project Engineer – Gas & Pipeline Projects
Location: UAE (with occasional international site missions)
Contract Type: Expat Contract / Day Rate
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale gas and pipeline infrastructure projects within a complex, international project environment. The role focuses on overseeing engineering and construction activities to ensure safe, timely, and compliant project execution.
This position is well suited to senior engineers with strong experience in contractor management and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the client’s interests across engineering and construction activities
- Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and quality requirements
- Review and approve technical documentation including designs, drawings, and specifications
- Track project progress and identify risks, delays, or deviations
- Manage interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders
- Support change management, variations, and contractor claims
- Provide technical guidance to delivery teams and site personnel
- Prepare regular progress and performance reports
Project Scope
- Gas pipelines and gathering systems
- Export pipelines and utilities
- Interface with processing facilities
- Large-scale EPC / EPCM project environments
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
- 12 years’ experience in project engineering or project delivery roles
- Strong experience in pipeline and gas infrastructure projects
- Proven contractor and stakeholder management capability
- Experience working on international or Middle East projects preferred
- Professional certifications (e.g. PMP) are an advantage
Package Overview
- Competitive day-rate contract
- Monthly living allowance provided
- Fully supported expatriate assignment (visa, travel, insurance)
- Tax-efficient location
- Additional compensation applicable for approved international site missions
- Long-term contract potential on major infrastructure projects
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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