Senior Structural Construction Engineer – Offshore Lead

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently seeking a Senior Engineer Construction - Structural to oversee oil & gas project construction activities in Abu Dhabi. The role requires supervising site execution, managing contractors, and ensuring HSE and quality compliance to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The candidate should have 15+ years in Oil & Gas construction, with at least 5 years in a lead role, and a minimum of 5 years offshore experience, plus experience in structural fabrication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum 15+ years of Oil & Gas construction experience.
• At least 5 years in a lead role.
• Minimum 5+ years offshore experience is mandatory.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, assembly and erection.
• Familiarity with international standards.
• PMC, EPC and fabrication yard project experience preferred.
• ADNOC project experience would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate structural construction activities within the fabrication yard.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, HSE, and quality standards.
• Monitor fabrication, assembly, and erection activities to meet project schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, planning, and subcontractors to resolve construction issues.
• Review construction drawings, work packs, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and project handover activities.

Skills

Oil & Gas Construction

Lead role experience

Offshore experience

Structural steel fabrication

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently seeking a Senior Engineer Construction - Structural to oversee oil & gas project construction activities in Abu Dhabi. The role requires supervising site execution, managing contractors, and ensuring HSE and quality compliance to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

The candidate should have 15+ years in Oil & Gas construction, with at least 5 years in a lead role, and a minimum of 5 years offshore experience, plus experience in structural fabrication and