Offshore Construction Engineer – UAE

Petroplan; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore EPCI contractor is hiring Offshore Construction Engineers to support major projects. This role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years of offshore construction experience. The position is permanent and offers an expatriate package, including tax-free salary and family benefits. Interviews will be conducted in Cape Town this October.

Benefits

Expatriate package (family status)

Tax-free salary (AED/USD)

Medical insurance for self & family

Bonus scheme + international career exposure

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of offshore construction experience.
• Ability to coordinate with various roles in offshore operations.
• Experience in reviewing engineering documents for constructability.

Responsibilities

• Support offshore execution planning and preparation of project deliverables.
• Monitor fabrication progress and offshore readiness.
• Ensure safety, quality, and HSE compliance during activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Knowledge of offshore operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval Engineering

Job description

Overview

A world-class offshore EPCI contractor is hiring Offshore Construction Engineers to support execution of major projects. Their management team will be in Cape Town this October for interviews with shortlisted applicants.

Duties

• Support OCM in offshore execution planning and preparation of project deliverables.
• Review drawings and engineering documents for constructability.
• Assist in procurement of offshore project materials and coordinate with supply chain.
• Prepare and review mobilization plans for offshore operations.
• Maintain and update project risk assessment registers.
• Monitor fabrication progress and offshore readiness.
• Coordinate with barge superintendents, field engineers, and marine warranty surveyors.
• Support preparation of technical procedures and reports.
• Attend offshore daily meetings and provide input on progress.
• Ensure safety, quality, and HSE compliance during all activities.
• Support preparation of project close-out dossiers and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval Engineering.
• 4+ years’ offshore construction experience.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations.
• Team-oriented with problem-solving ability.

Benefits / Perks

• UAE staff role | Cape Town interviews – October
• Permanent expatriate position – not FIFO/rotational
• Permanent expatriate contract – not FIFO/rotational
• Expatriate Package (Family Status)
• Tax-free salary (AED/USD)
• Family status – visas, housing & flights for spouse + children
• Annual leave entitlement – full staff benefits
• Medical insurance for self & family
• Bonus scheme + international career exposure
• Upload your CV today to be shortlisted.