Penspen
Lead Construction Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 13 months ago
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- Salary
- AED 90k–150k a month· est.
- Job type
- Contract
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Lead Construction Engineer Penspen is urgently looking for Lead Construction Engineer for one of our prestigious PMC projects in UAE. Qualification Required - The candidates should have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Piping or related field). Responsibilities - Lead and manage offshore construction teams, including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. - Oversee the installation, hookup, and commissioning of offshore facilities such as platforms, pipelines, and subsea structures. - Ensure all construction activities align with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications. - Provide technical guidance to resolve construction-related challenges and ensure engineering standards are met. - Review and approve construction drawings, procedures, and method statements. - Enforce strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards during all offshore operations. - Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for high-risk activities. - Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, and client representatives to align construction goals. - Facilitate daily briefings, progress reviews, and reporting to senior management and stakeholders. - Develop and implement hookup strategies and offshore construction plans. - Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays or unforeseen issues. Qualifications & Skills Required: - Minimum 15+ years of overall experience including of 5 years extensive offshore oil and gas construction experience, especially in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) environment - Strong experience in Offshore - Fabrication of Wellhead Towers, Subsea cable, brownfield, piping erection, mechanical equipment installation, and Jackets topside construction - Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Familiarity with regional regulations and offshore construction practices. - PMC experience will be preferred - Previous experience in the ADNOC Offshore projects in the similar role would be an added advantage. #LI-AS1 Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family Project Management Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full/Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 30/11/2026 Ref No 15206
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Piping or related field). Minimum 15-20+ years offshore oil and gas construction experience in an EPC environment. Strong experience in piping erection, mechanical equipment installation, and topside construction. PMC experience preferred. Previous ADNOC offshore project experience in a similar role would be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage offshore construction teams, including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Oversee the installation, hookup, and commissioning of offshore facilities such as platforms, pipelines, and subsea structures. Ensure all construction activities align with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications. Provide technical guidance to resolve construction-related challenges and ensure engineering standards are met. Review and approve construction drawings, procedures, and method statements. Enforce strict adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards during all offshore operations. Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for high-risk activities. Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, and client representatives to align construction goals. Facilitate daily briefings, progress reviews, and reporting to senior management and stakeholders. Develop and implement hookup strategies and offshore construction plans. Monitor progress and adjust plans to address delays or unforeseen issues.
Skills
- Offshore oil and gas construction
- EPC project environment
- Piping erection
- Mechanical equipment installation
- Topside construction
- Wellhead towers fabrication
- Subsea cable installation
- Jackets topside construction
- Risk assessments
- HSE compliance
- Construction drawing review
- Procedures and method statements
- Offshore project coordination
- Leadership and team management
- Offshore installation and commissioning
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