Senior Offshore E&I Construction Lead

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently looking for a Sr. Construction Engineer – E&I to lead electrical and instrumentation construction on offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

The role requires directing E&I activities at offshore sites and onshore yards, ensuring safety and execution aligned with project plans. You will develop work packs, review method statements, resolve TQs/SQs, and oversee installation of switchgear, MCCs, control panels, field instruments, and safety systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with 3–5 years in E&I construction on major oil & gas offshore projects.
• PMC/EPC construction background preferred.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work in challenging offshore environments and extended rotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise E&I construction activities at offshore sites and onshore yards.
• Develop and review construction work packs, method statements, and job cards.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), site queries (SQs), and interface issues.
• Ensure proper installation of equipment such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, junction boxes, field instruments, analyzers, F&G systems, and control panels.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, productivity, and compliance.
• Manage interfaces between E&I, mechanical, piping, structural, and commissioning teams.
• Lead offshore construction campaigns, hook‑up, and brownfield modification works.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and highlight critical issues.
• Support preparation of mechanical completion dossiers and handover packages.
• Supervises all electrical and instrumentation construction activities for offshore facilities, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant execution.

Skills

Offshore E&I

Construction supervision

TQs & SQs handling

Interface coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking for a Sr. Construction Engineer – E&I to lead electrical and instrumentation construction on offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

The role requires directing E&I activities at offshore sites and onshore yards, ensuring safety and execution aligned with project plans. You will develop work packs, review method statements, resolve TQs/SQs, and oversee installation of switchgear, MCCs, control panels, field instruments, and safety systems.