Project Manager - Offshore Platform Construction

Lloyd's Register Trusted Advice In The Maritime Industry; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

An international technical service provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the construction of an offshore platform. This role involves managing all project phases, coordinating diverse engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in a relevant field and have extensive offshore construction experience. The permanent position is based in the UAE and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Strong professional development programs

Full-time permanent role

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale offshore construction or marine infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore platform design and construction techniques.
• Solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in offshore environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an offshore platform construction project.
• Manage all phases from planning through to procurement and handover.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams of engineering specialists.
• Oversee contractor and vendor management.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

MSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Job ID:41053

Project Manager Offshore Platform Construction

Lloyds Register

Location: Ras Al Khaima (RAK) and Jebel Ali UAE

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to lead the construction and commissioning of a sea-based platform with integrated accommodation and associated electrical and mechanical equipment. This is a critical role in a complex multidisciplinary project involving offshore construction, marine engineering and systems integration.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs.
• A full-time permanent role.

The role

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of an offshore platform construction project in line with approved documentation, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from planning and design through to procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and marine engineering specialists.
• Oversee contractor and vendor management, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, safety standards and project milestones.
• Liaise with stakeholders, regulatory authorities and project sponsors to ensure transparent communication and compliance with all applicable maritime and construction regulations.
• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery in a challenging marine environment.
• Ensure all works comply with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards, particularly those relating to offshore operations and personnel accommodation.

What you bring

• Degree – MSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline (Chartered status preferred).
• Proven experience managing large‑scale offshore construction or marine infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of offshore platform design and construction techniques and integration of accommodation facilities.
• Solid knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in offshore environments, including power generation, HVAC, water treatment and fire protection systems.
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to on‑site locations as required.

About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of

Lloyds Register is wholly owned by the Lloyds Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyds Register colleagues and the Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action‑oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Want to apply

Here at Lloyds Register we care, share and we do the right thing in every situation. It is ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed and continually strive to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works; the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences; we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role please contact us and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyds Register

Together we are one Lloyds Register committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicate and promote vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required.
• Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• At least one activity that makes a difference for disabled people.

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