Senior Construction Engineer – Uae

Petroplan; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global offshore project contractor is seeking experienced engineers in Cape Town for a permanent expatriate contract. Key responsibilities include assisting in project deliverables, reviewing engineering documents, and ensuring HSE compliance. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and over 8 years of offshore construction experience. Benefits include a tax-free salary and comprehensive expatriate package.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Family status benefits

Medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years' offshore construction experience required.
• Strong understanding of project deliverables and constructability.
• Ability to conduct HSE audits and coordinate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Offshore Construction Manager in preparing project deliverables.
• Review engineering documents for constructability and prepare work scopes.
• Coordinate across departments for installation procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-discipline coordination

Commercial awareness

Financial awareness

Contractual awareness

Written and spoken English

Education

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

Job description

A global offshoreEPCI contractor, known for delivering some of the Middle East's largest offshore projects, is seeking experienced engineers.

To accelerate hiring, their leadership will be in Cape Town this October for face‑to‑face interviews with shortlisted candidates.

Duties

• Assist the Offshore Construction Manager (OCM) in preparing offshore project deliverables.
• Attend strategy and kick‑off meetings to finalize offshore execution plans.
• Develop construction schedules in line with project milestones and barge availability.
• Conduct techno‑commercial analysis to optimize offshore installation costs.
• Review engineering documents / drawings for constructability.
• Prepare work scopes, schedules, and bridging documents for subcontracted works.
• Act as focal point for subcontractor communications and monitor progress.
• Support preparation of purchase requisitions for offshore project materials.
• Coordinate across departments and attend methods meetings for installation procedures.
• Review anchor patterns, installation drawings, and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure HSE and quality systems are implemented throughout project execution.
• Conduct HSE audits and site tours during offshore operations.
• Participate in project quality audits and lessons‑learned documentation.
• Support project close‑out by compiling documentation and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval Engineering.
• 8+ years' offshore construction experience.
• Strong commercial, financial, and contractual awareness.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Leadership, communication, and multi‑discipline coordination skills.

Benefits & Compensation

• UAE staff role.
• Cape Town interviews – October.
• Permanent expatriate contract – not FIFO / rotational.
• Expatriate Package (Family Status).
• Tax‑free salary (AED / USD).
• Family status – housing, flights, visas for spouse & dependents.
• Annual leave entitlement – staff contract.
• Medical insurance for self & family.
• Bonus scheme & career growth.

Upload your CV today to be shortlisted.