Engineering Manager

NOVARGI is a specialized Process Package and Plant Contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions to the global energy sector since 2004.

With headquarters in Spain and engineering centres in India, China, Middle East and Colombia, we lead projects across Upstream, Downstream, Circular Economy, and Energy Transition markets.

As part of our growth in the region, we are currently seeking a Engineering Manager to join our established offices in Pune or Gurgaon, India.

Role Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing multi-disciplinary engineering activities on EPC Oil & Gas projects. The role ensures timely delivery of engineering deliverables in compliance with project specifications, international codes, budgeted man-hours, and schedules, while coordinating closely with Project Management, Procurement, Construction, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and act as technical authority for projects.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and international codes.

Planning & Control

• Plan and control engineering activities aligned with EPC schedules and budgets.
• Monitor progress, man-hours, risks, and implement corrective actions.

Engineering Delivery

• Review and approve key engineering deliverables across FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Construction support.
• Ensure engineering outputs support procurement and construction priorities.
• Procurement & Vendors
• Support procurement through MRQs, technical bid evaluations, and vendor data review.
• Monitor subcontractor engineering performance and quality.

Interfaces & Reviews

• Interface with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID/SIL, and constructability workshops.

Quality & Team Development

• Maintain engineering quality systems and document control.
• Mentor engineers and support team development.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized Indian university/institute.
• Postgraduate qualification (M.E./M.Tech/MS) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, or Engineering Management is highly preferred.
• Additional qualifications or certifications in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Project Management, or Engineering Management are desirable.
• Formal training or certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or MBA/PGDM in Operations/Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages is a strong plus.

Experience:

• At least 12-15 years of experience in companies that develop industrial projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Experience in tasks related to engineering activities within project development.
• Experience in managing work teams for engineering activities development.
• Experience in international projects.
• Significant experience in leadership roles within engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and product development.
• Softwares: Autocad, Aveva, Primavera, Aspen Ansys