Project Manager

Project Manager (Electrical)

United Arab Emirates

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading EPC contractor operating in the UAE, delivering complex brownfield and upstream Oil & Gas projects for major operators such as ADNOC. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager (Electrical) to lead the successful delivery of EPC projects from engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover.

This role is ideally suited to a project professional with extensive experience managing electrical scopes on brownfield modifications, shutdowns, tie-ins, upgrades, and revamp projects within operating upstream Oil & Gas facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of electrical EPC projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, QA/QC, and HSE.
• Oversee project schedules, progress reporting, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Act as the primary interface with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, variations, and claims.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years' experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Manager position delivering EPC projects.
• Proven experience on brownfield upstream Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including substations, switchgear, transformers, power distribution, MCCs, and cable networks.
• Experience managing shutdowns, tie-ins, live plant modifications, and facility upgrades.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Previous UAE or GCC experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Company-sponsored employment visa.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual return flight ticket.
• Annual leave and end-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law.

How To Apply

If you have a successful track record delivering electrical EPC projects within the upstream Oil & Gas sector and are looking to join a growing organisation with a strong project pipeline, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Applications can be emailed to [email protected]