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Airswift is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead offshore installation engineering activities for the Bul Hanine Redevelopment Project and other Middle East offshore ventures.
You will coordinate with clients, subcontractors, marine contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, on-schedule execution, with oversight of resources, schedules, and quality.
The role demands strong leadership, risk management, and a proactive approach to process improvement in a multinational project environment.
Location: Middle East / Offshore Qatar
The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of offshore installation engineering activities for the Bul Hanine Redevelopment Project and other Middle East offshore projects. The role provides technical leadership and operational oversight to ensure offshore construction and installation activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
Lead the preparation, planning, and management of offshore installation activities throughout all project phases. Develop and implement offshore installation methodologies, procedures, work packs, and execution plans. Manage the overall offshore installation engineering scope for Middle East projects, ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality requirements, and HSE standards. Support project execution by providing technical guidance and solutions to offshore installation challenges.
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, marine contractors, and other relevant stakeholders during offshore construction and installation activities. Coordinate and supervise offshore construction activities to ensure safe and efficient project execution. Facilitate communication between engineering, construction, marine operations, procurement, and project management teams.
Monitor offshore construction progress and performance, ensuring activities are completed according to approved plans and schedules. Coordinate the allocation and utilization of offshore resources, including vessels, equipment, materials, and personnel. Support marine spread planning, vessel mobilization and demobilization, and offshore logistics management. Ensure effective resource planning and coordination to achieve project objectives and minimize operational risks.
Continuously enhance organizational process assets relating to offshore engineering and construction management. Capture, document, and disseminate lessons learned and best practices from offshore installation projects. Contribute to the improvement of engineering procedures, work processes, and operational standards.
Prepare technical reports, progress updates, installation execution documents, and project deliverables as required. Perform duties and special assignments delegated by the Project Manager. Support initiatives and activities assigned by the Offshore Operations Center.
Bachelor's Degree in Offshore Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the offshore engineering and construction industry. Proven experience in offshore installation engineering and project execution for major offshore oil and gas developments. Strong expertise in: Offshore construction and installation operations Vessel survey and inspection Marine and maritime management Offshore operations management procedures Offshore project planning and execution Technical Competencies
Ability to act as a lead specialist and provide technical leadership on offshore engineering matters. Proficient in project planning, risk assessment, resource management, and construction coordination. Familiarity with international offshore engineering and marine industry standards.
Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills in an offshore engineering environment. Mandarin Chinese language skills are preferred and considered an advantage.
Professional qualification or recognized designation as a Senior Engineer. Relevant certifications related to offshore engineering, marine operations, or project management are advantageous.
Strong leadership and team coordination skills. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural project environment. Strong organizational, planning, and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Reporting To: Project Manager / Offshore Operations Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Offshore Oil & Gas Engineering and Construction