# Lead Offshore Construction Engineer — NMDC Energy

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Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 17,640 to 24,500 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-08
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## Description

** This position is for our projects in KSA.

** ONLY Candidates who are currently based in KSA or are willing to relocate to KSA will be considered.

** Candidates with experience working on Aramco projects will be given priority.

Responsibilities:

Description

Responsible for several functions on an assigned project, May work on a number of projects at any one time. Co-ordinate and monitor activities during the project various execution phases, assist and lead the Construction Engineer in the assigned task he will report to the Offshore Construction Manager / Sr. Offshore Construction Manager

Responsibilities

Start-Up Phase

• Assist OCM in preparing offshore project deliverables and attending project kick-off and strategy meetings

• Support development of offshore execution plans, construction schedules, and techno-commercial analyses, considering project milestones and barge availability

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All Project Phases

• Assist OCM in preparing construction aids (load register), marine spread requirements, pipe coating scope, and monitor fabrication/pipe coating progress

• Review engineering documents, drawings, and analyses from a constructability perspective

• Support preparation of detailed scopes, schedules, and interface/bridging documents for offshore subcontracted works (excluding diving and NDT), and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations

• Act as focal point for subcontractor coordination when assigned, monitoring progress and performance

• Support issuance of Purchase Requisitions for offshore materials not covered by engineering and follow up with procurement on ordering and delivery

• Coordinate offshore scope activities with all internal departments

• Attend methods and constructability meetings and review installation procedures, anchor patterns, and drawings

• Assist in technical evaluation, expediting, receipt, and MRV approval of offshore materials

• Provide input to weekly and monthly reports and attend client meetings as required

• Support studies for changes in offshore execution plans, including preparation of bridging documents, micro-schedules, and method statements

• Liaise with third-party agencies and marine warranty surveyors on marine and construction matters

• Attend weekly progress meetings with VPOO/OCM and highlight issues and risks

• Ensure implementation of the project safety plan, company HSEMS, and quality standards

• Capture lessons learned and best practices and participate in quality audits and closeout actions

• Initiate offshore variation orders/claims, compile technical inputs, and support assignment of offshore durations

• Assist in reviewing subcontractor invoices and provide clarifications to finance

• Prepare and coordinate mobilization plans and support mobilization meetings with marine and field teams

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Pre-Offshore Phase

• Prepare the Risk Assessment Register, attend RA meetings, and circulate consolidated comments to the client and internal stakeholders

• Prepare job cards for offshore hook-up works and develop detailed micro-schedules and manpower histograms for shutdown activities

• Prepare JUB specifications for hired marine spread in line with CHOD requirements

• Coordinate with OPE to ensure readiness and mobilization of all installation aids

• Ensure timely pre-installation/load-out activities and availability of latest approved offshore documentation onboard.

Offshore Execution Phase

• Assist in updating offshore schedules based on progress and resource availability and propose recovery measures for delays

• Support coordination of subcontractor mobilization/demobilization and performance evaluation

• Monitor daily offshore operations, attend daily meetings, and coordinate closely with clients, marine, and field teams

• Conduct HSE audits and safety tours on offshore spreads

• Interface with project and yard construction teams to maintain load-out dates and offshore continuity

• Conduct joint walk-throughs on fabricated structures to avoid offshore carry-over

Close-Out Phase

• Assist in preparation of offshore final documentation and project close-out reports

• Review contract documents and drawings to identify constructability issues and variation requirements

• Support Construction Managers in directing offshore activities, ensuring resource availability, safety compliance, and adherence to contract and ISO requirements

• Assist in schedule adjustments to manage changes, delays, and contingencies while controlling costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil, Naval), or equivalent

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Offshore Construction in Oil & Gas Industry

• Good commercial, financial and contractual awareness

• Good negotiation and decision-making skills

• Excellent spoken and written English language skills

• Potential managerial skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Committed team player/ leader

• Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment

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## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Civil, Naval), or equivalent
Minimum 10 years' experience in Offshore Construction in Oil & Gas Industry
Good commercial, financial and contractual awareness
Good negotiation and decision-making skills
Excellent spoken and written English language skills
Potential managerial skills
Excellent communication skills
Committed team player/ leader
Thorough understanding of offshore operations and equipment

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