Senior Offshore Construction Lead: FEED, HSE & Projects

Penspen International Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen International Limited in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Offshore Construction Lead to direct offshore teams, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets and technical standards. You will oversee installation, hookup and commissioning of platforms, pipelines and subsea structures while providing technical guidance to resolve challenges and maintain engineering quality.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and methods, delivering FEED constructability reviews, enforcing HSE, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 18–20+ years of relevant experience, with 5–8+ years in offshore projects.
• GCC experience is mandatory, preferably ADNOC Group exposure.
• PMC/EPC background and ADNOC project exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage offshore construction teams including engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Oversee installation, hookup and commissioning of offshore facilities such as platforms, pipelines and subsea structures.
• Ensure construction activities align with schedules, budgets and technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve construction challenges and ensure engineering standards are met.
• Review and approve construction drawings, procedures and method statements.
• Deliver FEED, constructability reviews and reports for offshore scopes.
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards during all offshore operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for high-risk activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, design engineers and client representatives to align goals.
• Facilitate daily briefings, progress reviews and reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement hookup strategies and offshore construction plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays or unforeseen issues.

Skills

Offshore leadership

Project management

Construction supervision

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen International Limited in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Offshore Construction Lead to direct offshore teams, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets and technical standards. You will oversee installation, hookup and commissioning of platforms, pipelines and subsea structures while providing technical guidance to resolve challenges and maintain engineering quality.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and methods, delivering FEED constructability reviews, enforcing HSE, and