Lead Project Engineer at Dover Engineering Limited

Posted on Fri 27th Mar, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Dover Engineering, a subsidiary of the Dover Group, is a leading engineering company with experience in delivering swift, cost-effective, and innovative solutions to clients across various industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Project Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Summary 

  • To lead and coordinate the planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out of Fabric Maintenance  projects, ensuring safe, timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery in alignment with company standards and business objectives.
  • The incumbent will work closely with contractors, front-end team,  planning/scheduling engineers, coordinators and HSE teams to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of fabric maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Champion adherence to set HSE targets for own coverage area on AAI Fabric Programs. 
  • Oversee the development of front-end activities, planning, detailed execution plans, schedules, and resource plans.  
  • Lead end-to-end execution of AAI Fabric Maintenance Projects (corrosion control intervention,  insulation system rejuvenation, in-house assurance and materials availability). 
  • Support the planning of SIMOPS to ensure minimal disruptions in execution via effective interfacing with multi-discipline teams (Instrumentation, Mechanical, etc.).  
  • Ensure alignment with maintenance windows (integrated shutdown plan - ISDP and plant  operational windows) for detailed planning activities and resources mobilization.  
  • Oversee the review of maintenance execution documentation and deliverables in line with AMS  guidelines to ensure compliance with Company specifications, OEM requirements and  international standards (e.g., API, ASME, ISO, NACE/FROSIO) whilst managing interfaces that  provide technical support. 
  • Ensure adherence to approved appropriation and annual budget provision whilst driving feasible  initiatives within projects that enhance cost leadership.  
  • Ensure project health status by maintaining desired targets on HSE, Schedule, Quality, and Cost  management. 
  • Lead progress review meetings and report performance metrics.

Qualifications & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering discipline. 
  • 5 - 7 years’ experience in oil & gas operations. 
  • At least 5 years in project management role. 
  • Proficiency in project scheduling (Primavera/MS Project), cost estimation & budget control. 
  • Strong knowledge in the use of computerized maintenance management system - SAP 
  • Strong leadership & decision-making skills. 
  • Stakeholder engagement skills, high accountability & ownership.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online