Lead PMC Marine Civil Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a highly experienced Marine Specialist in Abu Dhabi for high-profile offshore projects. You will provide specialist technical oversight of marine civil engineering, ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, review contractor deliverables, and drive safe, efficient execution across design and construction phases.

The role demands deep expertise in coastal and marine structures, strong geotechnical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while upholding HSE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in marine civil engineering within the oil and gas, ports, or coastal infrastructure sectors.
• PMC or EPC experience, preferably on ADNOC or similar Middle East projects.
• Knowledge of marine structures design and construction including jetties, quay walls, breakwaters, and dredging.
• Familiarity with PIANC, BS, Eurocodes, and ADNOC standards.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, coastal processes, and hydrodynamics affecting marine structures.
• Experience reviewing contractor deliverables and managing construction activities in marine environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to HSE and quality compliance in marine and offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight on marine civil engineering aspects including jetties, berths, quay walls, breakwaters, revetments, and coastal protection systems.
• Review and approve contractor design documents, calculations, drawings, and method statements for marine works.
• Ensure marine construction activities comply with ADNOC standards, project specs, and international codes.
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, marine, and construction teams for integrated delivery.
• Monitor site activities and ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Evaluate geotechnical and bathymetric data to support design validation and planning.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and risk workshops for marine works.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Interface with contractors, consultants, and ADNOC stakeholders to align on scope and deliverables.
• Support procurement by reviewing technical bid evaluations and vendor submissions for marine scopes.
• Ensure documentation and close-out of marine works including as-built records.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers.

Skills

Marine engineering

PMC experience

ADNOC familiarity

Coastal engineering

Geotechnical knowledge

Stakeholder management

Construction oversight

HSE & quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering

Job description

Wood is seeking a highly experienced Marine Specialist in Abu Dhabi for high-profile offshore projects. You will provide specialist technical oversight of marine civil engineering, ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, review contractor deliverables, and drive safe, efficient execution across design and construction phases.

The role demands deep expertise in coastal and marine structures, strong geotechnical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while upholding HSE