Senior Offshore Mechanical Construction Lead

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently looking to hire a Senior Construction Engineer - Mechanical for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing offshore mechanical construction works, including piping, pumps, compressors, and other equipment, ensuring compliance with design drawings, specifications, and international standards.

You should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 15+ years of experience in offshore oil & gas, with 3–5 years in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in offshore mechanical construction for oil & gas projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise offshore mechanical construction works, ensuring adherence to project specifications, safety standards, and schedule commitments.
• Lead mechanical construction activities including installation of piping, static and rotating equipment, and mechanical packages.
• Ensure mechanical systems are installed according to design drawings, specifications, and international standards (ASME, API, ISO).
• Conduct inspections, mechanical completion checks, and ensure quality documentation is maintained.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during startup and ensure smooth handover to operations.
• Provide expertise in mechanical construction, installation, and commissioning of offshore systems and equipment for safe, efficient project delivery.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor mechanical construction activities to meet milestones.
• Oversee installation of static and rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, heat exchangers, vessels, tanks, piping).
• Provide technical support for offshore wellhead towers, subsea pipelines, and cable routing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align construction activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire a Senior Construction Engineer - Mechanical for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing offshore mechanical construction works, including piping, pumps, compressors, and other equipment, ensuring compliance with design drawings, specifications, and international standards.

You should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 15+ years of experience in offshore oil & gas, with 3–5 years in a similar role.