Lead Offshore Construction Engineer

NMDC ENERGY PJSC.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC ENERGY PJSC. is seeking a highly experienced Offshore Construction professional to support multi‑phase offshore projects in the UAE. The role involves coordinating with OCM, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant and timely delivery of offshore works.

You will review engineering, develop execution plans and assist in commercial evaluations, bridging documents and reports. Strong English, leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical/civil/naval).
• 10+ years of offshore construction experience in oil & gas.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written.
• Proven leadership and team-playing abilities; good negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending kick‑off and strategy meetings.
• Support development of offshore execution plans, schedules and techno‑commercial analyses.
• Review engineering documents for constructability and coordinate subcontracted works.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and coordinate offshore scope with internal departments.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Requisitions and liaise with procurement.
• Attend progress meetings and client meetings; contribute to safety and quality plans.
• Prepare bridging documents, micro-schedules and method statements as needed.
• Liaise with third-party agencies and marine warranty surveyors.
• Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and project close-out activities.
• Assist in mobilization plans and safety/compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Offshore construction

Contractual awareness

Negotiation

English language

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Start‑Up Phase

• Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending project kick‑off and strategy meetings.
• Support development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno‑commercial analyses considering project milestones and barge availability.

All Project Phases

• Assist OCM in preparing construction aids, load register, marine spread requirements, pipe coating scope and monitor fabrication pipe coating progress.
• Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective.
• Support preparation of detailed scopes, schedules, and interface bridging documents for offshore subcontracted works excluding diving and NDT and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations.
• Act as focal point for subcontractor coordination when assigned, monitoring progress and performance.
• Support issuance of Purchase Requisitions for offshore materials not covered by engineering and follow up with procurement on ordering and delivery.
• Coordinate offshore scope activities with all internal departments.
• Attend methods and constructability meetings and review installation procedures, anchor patterns, and drawings.
• Assist in technical evaluation, expediting receipt and MRV approval of offshore materials.
• Provide input to weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings as required.
• Support studies for changes in offshore execution plans including preparation of bridging documents, micro‑schedules, and method statements.
• Liaise with third‑party agencies and marine warranty surveyors on marine and construction matters.
• Attend weekly progress meetings with VPOO OCM and highlight issues and risks.
• Ensure implementation of the project safety plan, company HSEMS, and quality standards.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices and participate in quality audits and close‑out actions.
• Initiate offshore variation orders claims, compile technical inputs, and support assignment of offshore durations.
• Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and provide clarifications to finance.
• Prepare and coordinate mobilization plans and support mobilization meetings with marine and field teams.

Pre‑Offshore Phase

• Prepare the Risk Assessment Register, attend RA meetings, and circulate consolidated comments to the client and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare job cards for offshore hook‑up works and develop detailed micro‑schedules and manpower histograms for shutdown activities.
• Prepare JUB specifications for hired marine spread in line with CHOD requirements.
• Coordinate with OPE to ensure readiness and mobilization of all installation aids.
• Ensure timely pre‑installation load‑out activities and availability of latest approved offshore documentation onboard.

Offshore Execution Phase

• Assist in updating offshore schedules based on progress and resource availability and propose recovery measures for delays.
• Support coordination of subcontractor mobilization, demobilization and performance evaluation.
• Monitor daily offshore operations, attend daily meetings, and coordinate closely with clients, marine and field teams.
• Conduct HSE audits and safety tours on offshore spreads.
• Interface with project and yard construction teams to maintain load‑out dates and offshore continuity.
• Conduct joint walk‑throughs on fabricated structures to avoid offshore carry‑over.

Close‑Out Phase

• Assist in preparation of offshore final documentation and project close‑out reports.
• Review contract documents and drawings to identify constructability issues and variation requirements.
• Support Construction Managers in directing offshore activities, ensuring resource availability, safety compliance and adherence to contract and ISO requirements.
• Assist in schedule adjustments to manage changes, delays and contingencies while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical, Civil, Naval), or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Offshore Construction in Oil & Gas Industry.
• Good commercial, financial, and contractual awareness.
• Good negotiation and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills.
• Potential managerial skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Committed team player/leader.
• Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment.