Operations Lead

Kintec Global Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in engineering roles is seeking a Senior Operation Engineer for a permanent position in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead offshore operations, ensuring safety and compliance while mentoring junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 6 years of offshore construction experience. Join a stable, tax-free opportunity with a Monday-to-Friday schedule in a cosmopolitan city.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of offshore construction experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of offshore operations, personnel, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate offshore resources for projects.
• Ensure all offshore activities are delivered safely and on time.
• Monitor vessel progress and address issues.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Knowledge of offshore operations

Mentoring ability

Education

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

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Operation Engineer

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

Interviews: Face-to-face/online in Aberdeen | Dates: 28–31 October 2025 | Note: Final schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates

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 looking for a Senior Operation Engineer to lead and coordinate offshore resources, typically for smaller standalone projects or as part of major offshore operations. This role ensures all offshore activities are delivered safely, on time, and within contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review mobilization plans to ensure vessels, equipment, and crews are prepared on time.
• Approve installation procedures to confirm compliance with project scope.
• Provide guidance to method engineers during procedural reviews.
• Monitor vessel progress daily, addressing issues to maintain schedule continuity.
• Coordinate activities across departments, subcontractors, and offshore teams.
• Guide Operation Engineers and provide support to senior colleagues (Lead Engineers and Heads of Operations).
• Ensure adherence to company integrity, compliance, and HSE standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
• Minimum 6 years of offshore construction experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of offshore operations, personnel, and equipment.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers.