Senior Project Engineer

Location: Sharjah
Salary: AED 7,000 - 10,000

Job Code: 348/001/412
Industry: Water Treatment

Job Brief:

The Senior Project Engineer job in Sharjah is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of water treatment, desalination, and infrastructure projects while ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, quality standards, and project timelines. The role requires strong project management, stakeholder coordination, resource planning, and technical leadership capabilities.

The successful candidate will oversee project execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project risks, monitor budgets and schedules, ensure compliance with quality standards, and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. This Senior Project Engineer job in Sharjah is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in water treatment projects and a proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects successfully.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Leadership

Lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale water treatment, desalination, and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and client requirements.
Develop and execute comprehensive project execution plans covering scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk management.
Provide strategic direction to multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.

Resource Allocation and Management

Define project resource requirements, including manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and materials across multiple project phases.
Optimize the allocation of internal and external resources to ensure cost efficiency and timely project execution.
Coordinate with department heads to ensure the availability of skilled personnel and technical resources as per project requirements.
Conduct site visits as required to ensure the smooth flow of project operations and activities.

Risk Management

Lead proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish risk registers and ensure continuous monitoring of technical, commercial, and operational risks.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize project delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues.

Timely Delivery and Budget Adherence

Develop detailed master schedules, milestones, and progress tracking systems to ensure on-time project delivery.
Monitor project cost performance, control budgets, and implement corrective actions to avoid budget overruns.
Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, scope boundaries, and client-approved timelines.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as the primary interface for clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Conduct regular progress meetings, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on project objectives.
Manage client expectations and resolve escalations effectively to maintain strong business relationships.

Quality Assurance

Ensure all project deliverables comply with company standards, client specifications, and industry regulations.
Implement and monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) systems across all project phases.
Lead site inspections, audits, and compliance checks to ensure defect-free project execution.

Vendor and Supplier Coordination

Oversee procurement coordination with supply chain teams to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment.
Evaluate and manage the performance of vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure contractual compliance.
Negotiate technical and commercial terms in coordination with procurement and contracts teams.

Change Management

Evaluate and manage variations in project scope, schedule, and cost through proper impact analysis.
Ensure all change requests are formally documented, reviewed, and approved in accordance with governance processes.
Communicate project changes effectively to stakeholders and update project plans accordingly.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including execution plans, schedules, risk logs, reports, and correspondence.
Prepare and present periodic progress reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and clients.
Ensure proper project closure documentation, including as-built records, handover dossiers, and lessons learned documentation.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Proven experience managing water treatment, desalination, infrastructure, EPC, industrial, or related engineering projects.
Strong knowledge of project execution, project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
Strong stakeholder management, client relationship management, and communication skills.
Experience in resource planning, contractor management, and supplier coordination.
Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, project governance, and compliance requirements.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
Strong documentation, reporting, and project administration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects within demanding schedules.

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