Lead Offshore Structural Construction Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer - Structure to lead all structural construction activities on the offshore development project.

You will supervise steel erection, platforms, pipe racks, and civil works, ensuring safety, quality and schedule compliance. The role requires extensive experience in oil & gas, ADNOC standards, and coordination with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Professional engineering certification is an advantage.
• Membership in a recognized engineering institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all structural construction activities, including structural steel erection, equipment support structures, pipe racks, platforms, buildings, and associated civil works.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and work procedures for constructability and compliance.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and Commissioning teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor site progress against approved schedules and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure construction activities comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, international codes, and company procedures.
• Manage subcontractors and construction manpower to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and productivity.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues to minimize delays.
• Review and approve work permits, lifting plans, risk assessments, and construction methodologies.
• Participate in site meetings and provide progress reports to Construction Management.
• Ensure proper implementation of quality control requirements, including inspections and testing activities.
• Support construction completion, punch list clearance, and project handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site.

Skills

Codes & standards

Drawings interpretation

HSE compliance

Construction management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional engineering certification (advantage)

Engineering institution membership preferred

Tools

Construction management software

Planning tools

Job description

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer - Structure to lead all structural construction activities on the offshore development project.

You will supervise steel erection, platforms, pipe racks, and civil works, ensuring safety, quality and schedule compliance. The role requires extensive experience in oil & gas, ADNOC standards, and coordination with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning teams.