Senior Offshore Construction Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent regional entity is seeking a Senior Offshore Construction Manager to lead offshore construction projects in Abu Dhabi. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 12 years of relevant experience. This permanent role offers competitive conditions including a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule in a tax-free environment. The start date is expected in late 2025 or early 2026.

Benefits

Tax-free opportunity

Stable work schedule (Monday to Friday)

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of offshore construction and operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to multiple offshore construction projects.
• Develop offshore execution strategies, schedules, and cost optimisation measures.
• Oversee OCMs, Lead Engineers, and support staff.
• Ensure project deliverables, materials, and marine spreads are prepared and mobilised.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and marine warranty surveyors.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, and commercial claims.
• Drive compliance with HSE standards and quality audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, variation management, and change control.
• Support close-out reporting and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Decision-making

Commercial expertise

Contractual expertise

Risk management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Offshore Construction Manager

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 hiring a Senior Offshore Construction Manager to oversee multiple offshore construction projects, manage teams of construction managers, and ensure all activities meet contractual, safety, and quality standards. This role offers an opportunity to shape large-scale offshore operations in a leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to multiple offshore construction projects.
• Develop offshore execution strategies, schedules, and cost optimisation measures.
• Oversee OCMs, Lead Engineers, and support staff.
• Ensure project deliverables, materials, and marine spreads are prepared and mobilised.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and marine warranty surveyors.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, and commercial claims.
• Drive compliance with HSE standards and quality audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, variation management, and change control.
• Support close-out reporting and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of offshore construction and operations experience.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent commercial and contractual expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.