Project Engineer

Abu Dhabi, Middle East

January 2026

Job Purpose

• To plan, coordinate and process work scope associated with project related contracts for all STATS products. 

Directly Reports To

• Manager of Projects, Middle East
  
  

Internal relationships

•  Project Engineers, Operations Team, QHSE Team

external relationships

•  Clients, Third Party Inspection Services
  
  

Directly supervises

•  N/A
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of detailed quotations for project related enquiries including the compilation of all relevant engineering, manufacturing and assembly/testing costs.
• Responsible for creating and managing project plan, budget, contract milestones.
• Responsible for reporting on project progress, cost budget and resources.
• Coordination of all technical documentation which may be required for the bid submission such as drawings and operational procedures.
• Participate in design/operational reviews associated with project deliverables.
• Chair project kick-off meetings upon award of contract.
• Prepare field survey work packs and resource.
• Coordination of all technical documentation required for the project including engineering drawings, test procedures, operational procedures and risk assessments.
• Attend client meetings and HAZOP’s as required.
• Ensure drawings and associated documents are received in a timely manner from engineering to meet project delivery schedule.
• Ensure purchase requisitions are raised for all manufacturing and assembly components which are required for the project.
• Ensure item requirement and manufacturing request forms are issued for all components associated with the project.
• Ensure drawings are issued to manufacturing department in a timely manner to meet key project dates.
• Write all necessary ‘in house’ testing procedures relative to each project undertaken.
• Ensure assembly and test request forms are raised and assembly/test work pack is issued to workshop.
• Coordinate visits by client or 3^rd party test inspection to witness testing activities.
• Lead project risk management activities.
• Write operational procedures for offshore scope of supply.
• Follow management of change process.
• Compile mobilization list and advise operations on deployment requirement for offshore personnel.
• Assist with field deployment as required.
• Ensure manufacturing record books, when required, are compiled.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.
  
  

Internal Training Requirements

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level
  
  

Experience / competence / skills / knowledge 

• Sound engineering background with topside/process/pipeline/subsea experience would be an advantage.
• Mechanical or fabrication engineering qualification and/or very strong practical oil and gas background.
• Client liaison and financial awareness skills are essential as part of project engineering.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Driving license required.
• IT skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Knowledge of Microsoft AX system would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng or equivalent in mechanically biased subjects

• Chartered membership of IMechE or similar would be an advantage. 

Personal Qualities

• Good organisational skills 
• Self-starter
• Excellent communication skills 

Additional Note:

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.

 Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all of the listed qualifications or experience. We recognise that relevant experience and potential can take many forms, and we value a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. If you are enthusiastic about the role and believe you could contribute meaningfully, we welcome your application.