49 Drilling Supervisor jobs in Dubai

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Oil & Gas Project Manager to oversee and manage complex projects within the oil and gas sector in the UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning executing and closing projects while ensuring they are completed on time within budget and in compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Lead and manage oil & gas projects from initiation through completion ensuring alignment with business goals.

• Develop detailed project plans including scope schedule budget resources and risk management.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering procurement construction and operations.

• Monitor project progress identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards safety regulations and environmental guidelines.

• Manage project budgets track expenditures and report financial status to senior management.

• Oversee contractor and vendor relationships ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

• Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders including clients suppliers and regulatory bodies.

• Prepare and present regular project status reports and documentation.

• Lead project meetings resolve issues and ensure timely decision-making.

• Ensure all project documentation is complete accurate and stored appropriately.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management or related field. PMP or Prince2 certification preferred.

• Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience in the oil & gas industry.

• Strong knowledge of oil & gas operations engineering practices and project lifecycle.

• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale oil & gas projects.

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera).

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Understanding of health safety and environmental (HSE) regulations and best practices.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Company Description

Veolia Energy & Process Systems (VEPS) is a member of the Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) business, and part of the Veolia Group. VEPS has been serving the Energy Sector as a leading provider of process solutions for over 40 years, supplying water, gas and oil treatment technologies to our clients around the world - delivering best in class project execution models as well as field services and aftermarket support.

As part of its Growth Initiatives, VEPS is refocusing on Energy Transition related business, in particular on Carbon Capture, CO2 conditioning and H2 conditioning.

VEPS has delivery centers in UAE, Australia, India and Singapore, and operates across the larger Water Tech Division and with the global Veolia Group, developing transversal initiatives and incorporating technologies and products from other divisions to its offer for the Energy Sector.

The Proposals Engineer prepares technical and commercial proposals for the company’s range of process packages

• Convert client enquiries into purchase orders
• Carry out safe and accurate design and pricing to allow profitable sales
• Promote Veolia as a competent and professional organisation in all interfaces with clients

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals in response to enquiries from prospective clients in a timely fashion
• Ascertain company’s reasons for bidding are clear through ownership of Bid Strategy Meetings
• Perform detailed engineering of the package to the extent required in order to estimate costing and prepare a proposal
• Prepare the Cost Built Up document and ensure it is reviewed and approved
• Raise and respond to technical queries to and from clients and vendors throughout the bidding process
• Prepare proposals hand-over package for orders received in advance of attendance at project kick-off meeting
• Perform detailed process design calculations on awarded projects
• Attend meetings and support Projects on technical queries post award
• Find and develop relationships with new vendors including technical pre-qualifications

• Engineering Degree – Chemical
• Strong fundamental knowledge of process engineering in order to prepare optimum process, mechanical and instrumentation documents
• Identify key design & specification factors through review of client’s tender document package
• Be able to generate engineering documents to support the technical offer such as datasheets, P&ID, PFD, Heat & Material Balance
• Prepare datasheets with key process and mechanical design parameters completed
• Be aware of different codes and standards used in Oil and Gas Industry and to be familiar with process simulation software such as HYSYS
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Oil & Gas or related industry

Skills:

• Strong skills in strategic planning, goal setting, processes development, budgeting, and creating opportunities for professional development within technology teams.
• Creative and Innovation driven.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities with a problem-solving aptitude.
• Solid understanding of broad technology trends and the ability to align innovation with business goals.
• Strong communication with ability to convey technical topics in easy-to-understand business terms and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Other useful skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of Process Simulation and tools.
• Languages: English proficient, Arabic and French is a plus.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Oil & Gas lawyer required for an exceptional opportunity in Dubai. 5 - 8 years PQE.

We are seeking skilled oil & gas lawyers with experience practicing law in the USA. Candidates should have a demonstrable background advising on various oil & gas matters in and around the US. Those qualified in a US jurisdiction with minimal oil & gas experience will also be considered if they have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in this field.

Our client is a leading law firm in Dubai, renowned for reputation and quality of work. The team includes professionals from across the globe, including US and Magic Circle trained lawyers, and some of the region's most prominent legal professionals.

The firm recently onboarded a high-profile US client, creating a need for a lawyer to handle complex advisory work, including contentious and non-contentious matters.

• Experience working in the US, including training or admission in US jurisdictions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience practicing law in the UAE is a strong advantage but not essential.

If successful, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, with the opportunity to join one of Dubai's most successful teams.

Please apply using the links provided below.

Leap29 is a global recruitment intermediary established in 2000, specializing in sectors including Construction & Engineering, Renewable Energy & Environmental, Oil & Gas, and Professional Services. Our multilingual specialists are trained in our unique recruitment method QUIF, providing a secure and expert route to quality candidates.

This high-profile position involves leading expert consultation and engineering support for various oil and gas projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing project execution, conducting technical assessments, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver top-notch, cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management and execution
• Technical assessments and compliance
• Team collaboration and leadership

Essential Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the oil & gas industry
• Strong proficiency in engineering design, analysis, and project management
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits:

• Prominent role in shaping project outcomes
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Company Description

Veolia Energy & Process Solutions (VEPS) is a member of the Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) business, and part of the Veolia Group. VEPS has been serving the Energy Sector as a leading provider of Upstream Oil & Gas process solutions for over 40 years, supplying produced water, gas and oil treatment technologies to our clients around the world - delivering best in class project execution models as well as field services and aftermarket support.

As part of its Growth Initiatives, VEPS is refocusing on Energy Transition related business, in particular on Carbon Capture, CO2 conditioning and H2 conditioning.

VEPS has delivery centres in the UAE, Australia, India and Singapore, and operates across the larger Water Tech Division and with the global Veolia Group, developing transversal initiatives and incorporating technologies and products from other divisions to its offer for the Energy Sector.

The VEPS business has an opportunity for a Technical Director who will play a key role in setting and delivering the technical and innovation goals of our business as we evolve and grow to meet the challenges of the burgeoning Energy Transition - whilst providing stewardship and maintaining certainty for our established hydrocarbon industry clients, their activities and market sectors.

Reporting to the Managing Director and part of the Executive Committee of VEPS, the position is to be (ideally) located in Dubai. due to its central location and the large client concentration. Candidates based elsewhere, but able to relocate will also be considered.

Function / Responsibilities:

• Work with the VEPS leadership team to set clear priorities and goals for technology innovation, development and management.

• Define the VEPS division’s overall technology strategy to support business objectives.

• Oversee data security, management and governance.

• Manage strategic technology partner relationships.

• Identify and assess potential targets for acquisition.

• Strengthen and expand the VEPS portfolio of process technologies/solutions targeting the energy industry and the transition to clean energy.

• Lead new development and improvement efforts across VEPS technologies/solutions.

• Be the repository of the company’s core process design knowledge, return of experience and spearhead innovation and dissemination.

• Protect VEPS technical knowledge and expertise via patents, secrecy and/or controlled access to critical information.

• Lead Pilot and Demonstration units’ initiatives.

• Technical Leader for Consulting projects (feasibility studies, pre-FEED & FEED) involving new technologies and complex process schemes.

• Support Proposals Managers and Sales teams in taking ‘new technology’ offerings to the market with the objective of creating and occupying a ‘niche’.

• Ensure close collaboration across departments to drive strategic initiatives, including understanding of the alignment between market needs and technology strategies.

• Create strategic plans and set timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technological developments.

• Key liaison between VEPS and other VEOLIA groups, R&D teams and external companies, industry groups and clients

• Provide advice and direction on VEPS’ ‘Technology Risk’ on complex or novel processes.

• Continuously improve Company design tools, systems (including Software Simulations) Process Design Procedures and Engineering Guidelines to best meet the needs of the business.

• Provide technology training and mentoring to VEPS technical staff.

• Adapt the product portfolio to the market changes and opportunities.

• Increase competitiveness and/or differentiation of VEPS products/technologies through innovation & improvement.

• Monitor industry innovations and improvements in the old and new Energy landscape and assess their impact on VEPS technologies/solutions.

• Establish dialogue with key client technologists to identify process improvements and new business opportunities as identified by their own operations.

• Liaise with other VEOLIA business unit technical experts to share and transfer VEOLIA’s wider industry technologies and to identify complementary technologies.

• Support the Project Execution and Engineering teams on technology and process related matters.

• Participate in troubleshooting underperforming equipment systems to identify improvement solutions.

• Be responsible for the collection and analyses of equipment performance data leading to product optimisation.

• Provide leadership and support of VEPS Health, Safety & Environment culture and values.

Skills:

• Strong skills in strategic planning, goal setting, processes development, budgeting, and creating opportunities for professional development within technology teams.

• Creative and Innovation driven.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities with a problem-solving aptitude.

• Solid understanding of broad technology trends in the energy industry and the ability to align innovation with business goals.

• Strong communication with ability to convey technical topics in easy-to-understand business terms and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Science or Engineering Degree with minimum of 20 years conventional and/or renewable energy industry or related industry experience in Process Design & Process Technology related positions

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction)

Experience Required: 12+ years (with minimum 5 years in substation/EPC project management)

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Substation Project Manager with proven expertise in executing large-scale EPC projects within the Oil & Gas sector. The successful candidate will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of substation projects, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and HSE standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge in substation systems, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to drive multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of electrical substation EPC projects (132kV/220kV/400kV and above) within Oil & Gas environments.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, ISO) and client specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams for seamless project delivery.
• Review technical designs, drawings, and specifications for substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection & control systems, SCADA, and auxiliary systems.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors, including contract administration, technical evaluation, and progress monitoring.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of long-lead substation equipment (GIS, AIS, transformers, busbars, protection relays).
• Drive site execution, erection, testing, and commissioning activities ensuring compliance with quality and HSE standards.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Manage project risks, change orders, claims, and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Interface with client representatives, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure project approvals and smooth execution.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and KPIs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in managing substation projects, with at least 5 years in a project manager role.
• Strong background in Oil & Gas EPC project execution with exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of substation design, protection systems, and commissioning procedures.
• Familiarity with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and ERP systems.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in contract administration, claims, and negotiations.
• Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams in multicultural environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and implementation in Oil & Gas projects.
• PMP/Prince2 certification is an advantage.

• Project leadership and execution excellence.
• Technical expertise in high-voltage substations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client management.
• Risk management and problem-solving.
• Quality and HSE focus.

• Opportunity to lead high-impact Oil & Gas EPC substation projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional growth and career advancement in a global engineering environment.

The primary objective of this position is to oversee discipline design performance on projects and provide expert technical design leadership as required.

A diploma in engineering is preferred. Key skills include:

• 13-20 years of experience in oil & gas design
• Previous experience in the region is advantageous

Thorough knowledge of onshore design engineering for the oil, gas and water field, including:

• Basic engineering processes
• International codes, standards and engineering practices
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD applications
• Experience with ESD, CTB, pipe supports and piping schedules

As a senior piping designer, you will be responsible for leading discipline designing performance on projects and providing expert technical design leadership and design assurance as required.

A diploma in engineering is preferred. You should have:

• 13-20 years of oil & gas design experience
• Previous experience in the region is advantageous

You should have thorough knowledge of onshore design engineering for the oil, gas and water field, including:

• Knowledge of basic engineering processes
• Familiarity with international codes, standards and engineering practices
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD applications
• Experience with ESD, CTB, pipe supports and piping schedules

Oil and Gas professionals seeking exceptional opportunities in the Middle East can capitalize on a prestigious assignment with a leading law firm in Dubai.

• Skilled oil and gas lawyers required to handle complex advisory work, including contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Must have experience practicing law in the USA, with a strong background advising on various oil and gas matters.

• Proven track record of success in US jurisdictions, including training or admission.
• Minimum 5 years PQE (Post Qualification Experience).

A highly respected global law firm has recently onboarded a high-profile US client, creating a need for a dedicated lawyer to handle complex projects.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals from across the globe, including US and Magic Circle trained lawyers.