Construction Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Construction Engineer to oversee offshore construction activities. The role offers a tax-free opportunity in a stable, Monday-to-Friday work schedule. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least four years of offshore experience. This position provides significant professional growth while living in a cosmopolitan city in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of offshore construction experience.
• Experience in UK / EU projects is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of offshore operations and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of construction aids, project deliverables, and execution plans.
• Review engineering documents for constructability.
• Coordinate procurement of offshore materials and follow up on deliveries.
• Ensure implementation of HSE requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor daily offshore progress, attend operations meetings, and provide reports.

Skills

Offshore construction experience

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Construction Engineer

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break)- From 8am to 5pm- Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Interviews: Face-to-face/online in Aberdeen | Dates: 28–31 October 2025 | Note: Final schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Construction Engineer with offshore project experience to coordinate, monitor, and support construction activities during project execution. The role involves assisting the Offshore Construction Manager (OCM), ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery across all phases of offshore works.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation of construction aids, project deliverables, and execution plans.
• Review engineering documents for constructability.
• Coordinate procurement of offshore materials and follow up on deliveries.
• Liaise with internal departments, subcontractors, third-party agencies, and marine surveyors.
• Ensure implementation of HSE requirements and quality standards.
• Assist in risk assessments, mobilization planning, and schedule updates.
• Monitor daily offshore progress, attend operations meetings, and provide reports.
• Support close-out activities including documentation and final reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of offshore construction experience.
• Experience in UK / EU projects is highly preferred
• Strong communication, reporting, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of offshore operations and technical documentation.
• Team-oriented and committed to project delivery.