Junior Engineer: Fit-Out (Marine, Offshore & Accommodation)

Telcon International Marine Engineering Services; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knowledge of IMO/SOLAS rules

HSE certification (NEBOSH/IOSH)

Job summary

Telcon International Marine Engineering Services in the United Arab Emirates seeks a site professional to support daily fit-out activities for accommodation spaces on marine projects. You will supervise installation of partitions, ceilings, finishes, joinery and furniture while reading general arrangement drawings.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, coordinating with HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection teams, ensuring QA, ITPs, and documentation, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in marine, mechanical, interior/architectural, industrial, or offshore engineering (or related field).
• 1–3 years of fit-out experience in marine, offshore, modular, oil & gas, or commercial construction environments.
• Experience in shipyard, offshore, or accommodation module fit-out is an advantage.
• Ability to read and work from engineering and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word
• Good understanding of fit-out materials, finishes, and installation methods
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Comfortable working in yard, workshop, and offshore or site conditions, including the UAE climate
• Good command of English; Arabic or Hindi/Urdu is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day fit-out activities for accommodation spaces including cabins, galleys, mess rooms, offices, sanitary units, and recreation areas.
• Supervise and coordinate installation of partitions, ceilings, insulation, flooring, wall linings, doors, windows, joinery and furniture.
• Read and interpret GA drawings, outfitting plans and shop drawings to ensure works follow them.
• Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection teams for integrated installation.
• Monitor material availability, manage requisitions and track deliveries against the project schedule.
• Carry out quality inspections snagging and punch list closure
• Support testing commissioning and handover documentation
• Liaise with subcontractors suppliers clients and classification society or third-party surveyors
• Prepare daily progress reports manpower records and inspection documentation
• Enforce HSE requirements permit-to-work procedures and safe working practices on site

Skills

Reading drawings

AutoCAD

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Material knowledge

ITPs/QA documentation

Coordination & communication

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/ Diploma in Marine/ Mechanical/ Interior/ Architectural/ Industrial/ Offshore Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day fit-out activities for accommodation spaces including cabins galleys mess rooms offices sanitary units and recreation areas
• Supervise and coordinate installation of partitions ceilings insulation flooring wall linings doors windows joinery and furniture
• Read and interpret general arrangement drawings outfitting plans and shop drawings and ensure works follow them
• Coordinate with HVAC electrical plumbing and fire protection teams for integrated installation
• Monitor material availability manage requisitions and track deliveries against the project schedule
• Carry out quality inspections snagging and punch list closure
• Support testing commissioning and handover documentation
• Liaise with subcontractors suppliers clients and classification society or third-party surveyors
• Prepare daily progress reports manpower records and inspection documentation
• Enforce HSE requirements permit-to-work procedures and safe working practices on site

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marine, Mechanical, Civil, Interior/Architectural, Industrial, or Offshore Engineering (or a related field)

Experience

1-3 years of fit-out experience in marine, offshore, modular, oil and gas, or commercial construction environments

Experience in shipyard, offshore, or accommodation module fit-out is a strong advantage

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to read and work from engineering and construction drawings
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word
• Good understanding of fit-out materials, finishes, and installation methods
• Familiarity with inspection and test plans (ITPs) and quality documentation
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
• Comfortable working in yard, workshop, and offshore or site conditions, including the UAE climate
• Good command of English; Arabic or Hindi/Urdu is an advantage

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of IMO, SOLAS, MLC 2006, or class society rules (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register, BV)
• Basic HSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or OSHAD/ADNOC HSE induction)
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Valid UAE driving licence