Offshore Operations Manager

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Offshore Operations Manager to manage offshore resources for major projects in Abu Dhabi. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 13 years of offshore operations experience. This role offers a permanent position with a stable work schedule and a chance to live in one of the Middle East's safest cities.

Qualifications

• 13 years of offshore operations experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations, personnel, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of company-owned and chartered vessels.
• Finalise allocation of vessels, supervisory staff, and operations teams.
• Ensure projects are executed within budget and in line with commercial agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Contractual awareness

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Offshore Operations Manager

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break) - From 8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Operations Manager to lead and allocate offshore resources across major projects. This senior role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring offshore activities in close collaboration with all stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed safely, cost-effectively, and to contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of company-owned and chartered vessels.
• Finalise allocation of vessels, supervisory staff, and operations teams.
• Assess manpower requirements, including engineers and field staff, to meet workload demands.
• Attend constructability review meetings and contribute to planning.
• Ensure projects are executed within budget and in line with commercial agreements.
• Provide resources and expertise for effective offshore supervision and monitoring.
• Lead project reviews post-completion to capture lessons learned.
• Maintain strong relations with clients, partners, and local authorities while protecting company interests.
• Provide commercial and technical input at the estimation stage when required.
• Guide and support Heads of Offshore Operations and Operation Engineers.
• Stay updated on industry developments and recommend technology adoption.
• Liaise with technical experts to resolve offshore execution challenges and enhance operational capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
• Minimum 13 years of offshore operations experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Strong contractual, commercial, and financial awareness.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Superior knowledge of offshore operations, personnel, and equipment.