Senior Construction Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead offshore project execution. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and a minimum of 6 years of offshore construction experience. This is a permanent staff role offering an exciting opportunity to work in a cosmopolitan city with a stable work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of offshore construction experience.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support OCM in developing offshore execution strategies and plans.
• Lead constructability reviews and optimise offshore installation costs.
• Oversee procurement requirements and ensure material readiness.
• Provide input for weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings.
• Liaise with third-party agencies, surveyors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of offshore operations

Mentoring skills

Education

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

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Construction Engineer

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 looking for a Senior Construction Engineer to take a leading role in offshore project execution, supporting and guiding Construction Engineers while reporting to the Offshore Construction Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support OCM in developing offshore execution strategies and plans.
• Lead constructability reviews and optimise offshore installation costs.
• Oversee procurement requirements and ensure material readiness.
• Provide input for weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings.
• Liaise with third-party agencies, surveyors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct HSE and quality audits, supporting continuous improvement.
• Coordinate offshore schedules, mobilization/demobilization, and subcontractor performance.
• Support project close-out documentation and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of offshore construction experience.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations, personnel, and equipment.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.