Lead Construction Engineer

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking a Lead Construction Engineer to oversee site execution for oil & gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on leading construction activities, coordinating with engineering, procurement and site teams, and ensuring HSE and quality compliance while delivering on time and within budget.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15–18+ years in oil & gas construction, including 5+ years in a leadership role and offshore experience, with familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 15-18+ years of Oil & Gas Construction experience, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years offshore experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with international standards.
• PMC, EPC and Fabrication yard experience preferred.
• Previous ADNOC project experience in a similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction activities for oil & gas projects.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and project standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, contractors, and site teams.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, and budgets.
• Resolve technical and construction issues on site.
• Review and approve construction plans, methods, and work packages.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to project specs.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Support project completion, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

HSE Compliance

Contractor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire Lead Construction Engineer to oversee construction activities for oil & gas projects. The ideal candidate will lead site execution, manage contractors, ensure HSE and quality compliance, monitor project progress, and deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction activities for oil & gas projects.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and project standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, contractors, and site teams.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, and budgets.
• Resolve technical and construction issues at site.
• Review and approve construction plans, methods, and work packages.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Support project completion, testing, commissioning, and handover.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 to 18+ years of experience in Oil & Gas Construction, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years of offshore experience is mandatory.
• Familiarity with international standards.
• PMC, EPC and Fabrication yard experience will be preferred.
• Previous experience in the ADNOC projects in a similar role would be an added advantage.