Project Engineering Manager (Process Discipline)

About This Role

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is recognized for delivering reliable engineering and project services. With over 15 years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, our regional headquarters are based in Abu Dhabi City, and we also have an office in Navi Mumbai, India, supporting diverse operations throughout the area. We specialize in industries such as Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Infrastructure—including Buildings, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications—serving clients across the UAE and Arabian Gulf.

Our expertise in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions demonstrates our dedication to technological innovation and excellence. Backed by a parent company with over 80 years of engineering experience, we proudly bring Nordic engineering traditions to the region, combining advanced technology with a legacy of quality and reliability.

We are seeking a Project Engineering Manager with extensive Process Engineering experience in refinery and onshore/offshore oil and gas projects to join our Abu Dhabi Operations, UAE.

Reports To The Project Engineering Manager will report to the Head of Engineering Management.

Job Overview The Project Engineering Manager oversees and develops overall project execution strategies alongside Project Management, ensuring seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. They coordinate with Heads/Managers of Engineering Disciplines to meet project KPIs, including safety, gross margin, schedule, and quality targets set by the Company and its Customers. This role leads project estimates during bidding, manages feedback and lessons learned throughout the sales–delivery–sales cycle, and facilitates smooth transitions between sales and project delivery phases.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead and manage a multi-discipline Engineering Team
• Oversee High-Value execution centers
• Handle complex Project Scope and contract management
• Understand project sequences, activities, deliverables, and contracts for Engineering Disciplines at any phase
• Own the engineering schedule and progress for all disciplines
• Ensure the Quality Management System supports deliverable preparation and execution methods
• Manage Technical Engineering Disciplines and related Scope
• Issue instructions to advance work and resolve conflicting requirements
• Challenge working methods and deliverables, ensuring compliance with project scope
• Develop engineering input for the project schedule, drive team to meet milestones and KPIs
• Identify and resource Design Verification requirements
• Implement robust change management processes within the Engineering team
• Address Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) issues appropriately
• Identify risks and apply mitigations
• Act as deputy for the Project Manager when needed
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Energy, and Environmental objectives

Preferred Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering
• Minimum 20 years' experience
• Must have a background in basic engineering / FEED / licensor engineering in major refinery units (CDU/VDU, FCC, RFCC, Hydrocracker, Hydrotreaters, CCR/Platformer, Delayed Coker, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years recent experience as an Engineering Manager on a major ADNOC project
• Balance of technical and management experience at relevant level and position
• Experience with an understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety
• Broad and extensive knowledge of engineering theories and techniques and a high level of skill in application of this knowledge in the management of the engineering function
• Capable of representing business and client to business associates in a professional manner
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing people at all levels of the organization
• Skilled in forecast planning for people resources
• Able to implement and embed standards and processes to effect delivery of engineering excellence
• Current knowledge of industry and technology development within area of expertise
• Able to carry out audit and incident investigations Good Project management skills
• Strong track record in Engineering Management and leading multi-discipline teams
• Commercial acumen for managing fixed-price lump sum and reimbursable contracts
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Shares company values: teamwork, transparency, honesty, and equality
• Team-oriented, diligent, problem-solving approach, with a positive attitude
• Eligible for UAE visa requirements

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Do you want to join us? Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 15th May 2026. Rejlers is a Nordic engineering consultancy firm, creating a sustainable future through knowledge. We are a trusted advisor for our customers in the areas of industry, buildings, energy and infrastructure. We operate globally, but know our local markets. With operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and the United Arab Emirates, Rejlers has 2,700 experts in different technology areas. Over 1,100 employees work in over 20 locations in Finland and the United Arab Emirates. Rejlers’ share is listed on Mid Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm.