Senior Offshore Construction Engineer

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer Construction- Offshore for an offshore PMC project. You will lead and manage offshore construction teams and oversee installation, hookup, and commissioning of platforms, pipelines, and subsea structures.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 18–20+ years in the industry, with 5–8+ years offshore leadership. GCC and ADNOC exposure are highly valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 18–20+ years of relevant experience, including 5–8+ years offshore.
• Minimum 5+ years in a similar leadership position.
• 5–8+ years of offshore project experience.
• GCC experience is mandatory, preferably ADNOC Group exposure.
• PMC/EPC background is preferred.
• Previous ADNOC project experience in a similar role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage offshore construction teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee installation, hookup, and commissioning of offshore facilities.
• Ensure construction activities align with schedules, budgets, and specs.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve construction challenges and ensure standards.
• Review and approve drawings, procedures, and method statements.
• Deliver FEED constructability reviews and offshore scope reports.
• Enforce HSE standards during offshore operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation for high-risk activities.
• Collaborate with PMs, design engineers, and client reps to align goals.
• Facilitate daily briefings, progress reviews, and reporting to senior management.
• Develop hookup strategies and offshore construction plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore construction

Project management

HSE management

Risk assessment

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer Construction- Offshore for an offshore PMC project. You will lead and manage offshore construction teams and oversee installation, hookup, and commissioning of platforms, pipelines, and subsea structures.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 18–20+ years in the industry, with 5–8+ years offshore leadership. GCC and ADNOC exposure are highly valued for this role.