Specialist Engineer - Construction (Mechanical)

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd. is seeking a Specialist Engineer - Construction (Mechanical) for an offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi.

The candidate will oversee onshore fabrication, module assembly, pre‑commissioning and construction activities, ensuring safety, quality and schedule adherence across all mechanical works. Required is a mechanical engineering degree, 15–18+ years in offshore projects, and strong knowledge of offshore construction methods and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Supports onshore fabrication, module assembly, pre-commissioning and construction activities for offshore facilities.
• Review and support construction execution plans, work packs, method statements and procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical construction during fabrication, assembly, testing and pre‑commissioning.
• Ensure activities align with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify schedule risks and mitigation measures.
• Provide technical support for equipment installation, piping, structural interfaces and mechanical completion.
• Promote and enforce HSE policies and procedures.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, fabrication yards, commissioning teams and client representatives.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates.

Skills

Offshore construction

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for Specialist Engineer - Construction (Mechanical) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Qualification Required

• The candidates should have Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Supports for onshore fabrication, module assembly, pre-commissioning, and construction activities related to offshore oil & gas facilities. The role ensures that all mechanical works are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, quality requirements, and project schedules.
• Review and support construction execution plans, work packs, method statements, and construction procedures.
• Coordinate mechanical construction activities during fabrication, assembly, testing, and pre-commissioning phases
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential schedule risks and mitigation measures.
• Review mechanical design deliverables for constructability and installation feasibility
• Provide technical support for Static equipment installation, Rotating equipment installation and alignment, Piping fabrication and erection, Structural interfaces, Pressure testing activities and Mechanical completion activities
• Promote and enforce project HSE policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with project Quality Management Systems
• Support Mechanical Completion (MC) and system handover activities.
• Interface with engineering, procurement, fabrication yards, commissioning teams, and client representatives.
• Participate in progress meetings and construction reviews.
• Prepare technical reports and progress updates

Experience Required

• Minimum 15 to 18+ years of experience, with at least 5 years significant in offshore project.
• Proven experience in offshore platform projects
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction methods, mechanical systems, and safety standards.
• Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Background.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.