Project Engineer
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Lead Project Engineer (IK)”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBusiness Management, Engineering, Project Management
Study levelBachelor's
About the you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the job
Kent is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our growing engineering Team within the Oil & Gas market in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This is a pivotal opportunity to help shape a new and expanding team, strengthen our technical capability, and enhance Kent’s presence and reputation across the sector.
Role scope
To provide EPC delivery leadership for the IK project team, to drive the delivery of the Manifa project including any engineering support, site surveys, procurement, sub-contract management, construction set-up and full construction execution (EPC delivery)
Details / responsibilities
- Be a team leader, manage, and deliver the Manifa IK project
- Manage Coordination/Communication with other disciplines, key suppliers and sub-contractors
- Lead all project team members and functions to deliver the project - this includes HSE, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sub-Contracts
- Consult Quality Assurance with any quality issues, ensuring compliance with ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures
- Assist, and support all team members including the project engineering team
- Provide support during fabrication, site construction, and commissioning activities
- Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in Project Management - knowledge and awarenss of AWP will be advantageous
- Lead overall quality of the project (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
- Cooperate and communicate with other Engineering disciplines and Project Stakeholders to provide assistance and technical support, as and when required
- Review deliverables submitted by Subcontractor including project schedules, budgets, change management
- Conduct regular meetings with internal teams, key sub-contractors and Proponent
- Delegate tasks to team members according to their individual skill sets, experience, and abilities to ensure efficient completion of the project
- Monitor project budget
- Prepare meeting minutes, progress reports and presentations; deliver presentations
- Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals
- Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients
- Monitor adherence to performance standards, specifications, QA/QC rules, and related regulations and processes
- Establish systems to collect data and measure the project’s metrics
- Organize techniques for conducting field tests and for assessing their quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Project / Business Management
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Have worked for at least 5 years in similar positions
- Must have EPC delivery experience
- Work in office and Site based environments
- Capable of using the appropriate software
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical attributes
- Able to effectively communicate technical issues to peers and line manager(written and verbal).
- Solid understanding of engineering, procurement and construction principles, equipment standards, codes, and construction practices relevant to the industry.
- Solid familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, including skills in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, contract management…etc.
- Strong capability in identifying hazards and mitigating risks.
- Ownership of responsibility for work by self and team.
- Strong capability in project management leadership.
- Capability to motivate and guide team members, resolve conflicts, and make informed decisions.
- Communication and interpersonal skills to hold presentation and keep audience interested.
- Professional commitment in following appropriate code of professional conduct, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.
- Capabilities in estimating and forecasting.
Behavioral Competency
At Kent, you’ll be trusted to work independently and autonomously, with support when you need it. You’ll bring knowledge of best practices, and you will be willing to support and guide colleagues with less experience. You’ll actively develop and nurture relationships beyond your part of the business, champion change, and seek out new learning and growth opportunities.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.