Nwp Aws Lead

Position: Alternative Water Sourcing Lead Location: Dubai, UAE Start Date: December 2026 Contract Type: 12 Month Renewable Contract Overview This position will take ownership of the Alternative Water Sourcing package, leading engineering, procurement, construction assistance and construction activities while managing key contractor and stakeholder interfaces. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering project objectives safely, efficiently and in line with technical requirements Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Alternative Water Sourcing package throughout all project phases.
• Manage EPCa contractors, construction contractors, suppliers and project interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with project standards, regulations and H3SE requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with well pads, pipelines, CPF and operations teams.
• Lead contracting and tendering activities during project development stages.
• Manage risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Drive cost-effective and innovative project solutions.
• Deliver project scope safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Support local content initiatives and contractor development programmes.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 15 years of relevant project delivery experience.
• Strong background in project execution within upstream oil and gas.
• Experience across civil works, E&I and pipeline projects.
• WellPad and HDPE pipeline experience highly desirable.
• Proven capability managing international contractors and project interfaces.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.