Senior Offshore Construction Lead Engineer

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a dynamic Lead Engineer Construction- Offshore for an Offshore PMC project. You will lead offshore teams, oversee installation, hookup and commissioning while ensuring schedules, budgets and technical specs are met.

Strong GCC/ADNOC background and PMC/EPC experience are highly valued. The role requires extensive offshore project exposure, risk management focus, and close collaboration with clients and engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant offshore

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 18–20+ years of relevant experience with 5–8+ years offshore.
• 5+ years in a similar position.
• 5–8+ years in offshore projects.
• Top Oil & Gas Operators/PMC/EPC background preferred.
• GCC experience mandatory, preferably ADNOC group.
• PMC experience preferred.
• ADNOC project experience in a similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage offshore construction teams.
• Oversee installation, hookup and commissioning of offshore facilities.
• Ensure construction activities meet schedules, budgets and specs.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve construction challenges.
• Review drawings, procedures and method statements.
• Deliver FEED constructability reviews for offshore scopes.
• Enforce HSE standards during offshore operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, design engineers and client reps.
• Facilitate daily briefings, progress reviews and reporting.
• Develop hookup strategies and offshore construction plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans for delays.

Skills

Offshore construction leadership

Project coordination

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Engineering guidance

Drawing & procedure review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen Ltd in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a dynamic Lead Engineer Construction- Offshore for an Offshore PMC project. You will lead offshore teams, oversee installation, hookup and commissioning while ensuring schedules, budgets and technical specs are met.

Strong GCC/ADNOC background and PMC/EPC experience are highly valued. The role requires extensive offshore project exposure, risk management focus, and close collaboration with clients and engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant offshore