Overview
Project Engineer – Maritime & Shipping Jobs in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at AD Ports Group
Title: Project Engineer – Maritime & Shipping
Company: AD Ports Group
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Job Purpose
To support the planning, coordination, and execution of projects across Divetech operations, ensuring delivery of project requirements in terms of scope, quality, cost, and timelines while maintaining compliance with QHSE and contractual standard
About the Maritime Cluster
AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering “everything you need on the seas.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and execution of project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Coordinate day-to-day project activities across site operations, engineering, and support functions
- Monitor project progress and update schedules in coordination with Planning Engineer
- Support resource planning including manpower, equipment, and materials
- Conduct technical reviews of project requirements, drawings, and specifications
- Ensure compliance with project standards, quality requirements, and QHSE procedures
- Track project performance against KPIs (cost, schedule, quality, safety)
- Identify project risks and support mitigation strategies
- Support tendering and bidding activities when required
- Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for timely delivery of materials
- Maintain project documentation, drawings, reports, and updates
- Participate in site inspections, project meetings, and client coordination
- Prepare periodic progress reports and updates for management
. People Management Responsibilities
- Provide coordination support to site supervisors and technical teams
- Assist in monitoring workforce productivity and performance
- Ensure teams adhere to safety procedures and project requirements
Strategic Responsibilities
- Support efficient project execution and resource utilization
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery and operational processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine, or related Engineering discipline
- Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is an advantage
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Arabic is an added advantage
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in project engineering or related roles
Required Skills
- Experience in project execution within marine, offshore, or industrial sectors
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle, scope, scheduling, and cost tracking
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, operations)
- Knowledge of QHSE standards and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple project tasks and priorities
- Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills