Senior Civil Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and manage civil engineering activities for major oil and gas projects. This role requires a seasoned professional with at least 12 years of experience, particularly in offshore and onshore developments. You'll provide technical leadership, oversee design processes, and ensure compliance with international standards while engaging with clients and stakeholders. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects, fostering innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in civil design, focusing on oil & gas projects.
• Strong proficiency in 3D design tools and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering activities for major oil & gas projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Civil Design Expertise

Interdisciplinary Coordination

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract Type: 6-month Contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Civil Engineer to oversee and drive civil engineering activities for major oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both offshore and onshore developments, excellent team leadership skills, and a proactive approach to interdisciplinary coordination and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Oversight
   • Provide technical management and mentorship to civil engineering team members, ensuring delivery of high-quality, accurate, and timely design outputs.
   • Guide work distribution, support performance improvement, and foster team development.
2. Civil Design Expertise
   • Lead development of site plans, civil layouts, and infrastructure routing studies for complex oil & gas projects.
   • Ensure alignment with project specifications, procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
3. 3D Design Environment Proficiency
   • Manage civil engineering deliverables within a 3D design environment using tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, or similar platforms.
   • Organize and lead periodic internal 3D model reviews, ensuring design integrity and project alignment.
4. Interdisciplinary Coordination
   • Work closely with geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, and other engineering disciplines to ensure cohesive, integrated project delivery.
   • Address constructability and layout challenges with practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
5. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
   • Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors in technical discussions and design clarification.
   • Participate in key project meetings including layout reviews, HAZOPs, constructability workshops, lessons learned sessions, and model reviews.
6. Quality Assurance
   • Ensure compliance with project-specific and international codes and standards.
   • Monitor engineering quality and proactively address issues to maintain high standards of performance.
7. Communication & Reporting
   • Deliver clear and concise reports, technical documentation, and presentations to project stakeholders.
   • Maintain effective communication across project teams and client interfaces.

Profile Requirements:

• Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years in civil design and engineering, with a strong track record of delivering major offshore and onshore oil & gas projects in a Lead or Area Lead role.
• Proven experience in leadership roles within civil engineering for large-scale oil & gas projects.
• Strong proficiency in 3D civil design tools (e.g., Civil 3D, Revit) and familiarity with data-driven project delivery methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive complex project execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and highly collaborative approach to engineering challenges.