# Sr. Construction /Installation Engineer - (Structure - Topsides & Bridges) — Penspen

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/620876-sr-construction-installation-engineer-structure-topsides-bridges
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: contract · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 12,000 to 18,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-01
Apply: https://careers.penspen.com/vacancy/sr-construction-installation-engineer-structure-topsides-bridges-620876.html

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## Description

Sr. Construction /Installation Engineer - (Structure - Topsides & Bridges)

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for Sr. Construction /Installation Engineer - (Structure - Topsides & Bridges) for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Qualification Required

- The candidates should have bachelor's degree of engineering in relevant discipline from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for providing construction engineering, installation engineering, and field execution support for offshore topsides structural works, bridges, walkways, interconnecting structures, modules, decks, pipe racks, equipment supports and associated structural modifications.

- Supports the complete construction and installation lifecycle, including fabrication, assembly, load-out, transportation, lifting, offshore installation, structural alignment, bolting/welding, bridge installation, hook-up, brownfield modifications, inspection, completion, and handover.

- Ensures that structural construction and installation activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, construction procedures, QA/QC requirements, and offshore execution plans.

- Lead construction and installation engineering activities for offshore topsides and bridge structures.

- Review approved IFC drawings, structural calculations, specifications and construction documents for field applicability.

- Develop and review construction sequences, installation methodologies and work packs.

- Provide technical solutions for constructability, access, lifting, temporary support and installation constraints.

- Review structural interfaces between topsides, bridges, jackets, WHTs, modules, piping and E&I systems.

- Identify construction risks and develop practical mitigation measures.

- Support resolution of site technical queries, RFIs, field changes and construction deviations.

- Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and engineering requirements.

- Supervise and provide engineering support for fabrication and erection of topside structural members.

- Ensure correct fit-up, alignment, welding, bolting and dimensional control.

- Monitor installation of beams, columns, braces, decks, supports, platforms and secondary steel.

- Lead construction engineering activities associated with offshore bridge installation.

- Review bridge installation methodology, lifting arrangements and temporary support requirements.

- Support installation of bridge trusses, beams, decks, walkways, handrails and associated secondary steel.

Experience Required

- Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 5+ years significant in offshore project.

- Proven experience in structural construction, installation and offshore field execution

- Demonstrated experience in offshore topsides structures, modules, decks, pipe racks, equipment supports and associated secondary steel

- Strong practical experience in bridge fabrication, assembly, lifting, installation, alignment and structural connection works

- Experience working on offshore platforms, WHTs, jackets, topsides or interconnected offshore facilities.

- Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Background.

- Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.

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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

16434

## Requirements

Bachelor's degree of engineering in relevant discipline from an accredited university.

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