Lead Civil / Structural Engineer (Offshore Island)

Job Description

1. Construction & Site Execution Support

• Lead civil and structural construction activities in offshore.
• Oversee site execution to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Coordinate with marine construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Resolve site technical issues and provide real-time engineering solutions.

2. Engineering & Design Coordination

• Review and interpret structural and civil engineering drawings, calculations, and IFC documents
• Coordinate with design consultants for offshore structures, marine foundations, and heavy civil works
• Ensure constructability of designs and propose value engineering solutions where required.
• Validate temporary works designs.

3. Project Planning & Interface Management

• Support construction sequencing and methodology development for offshore works.
• Interface with marine, geotechnical, MEP, and dredging teams.
• Ensure integration of offshore logistics, barge operations, and material handling plans.
• Participate in look-ahead planning and progress monitoring.

4. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with international standards.
• Enforce HSE standards in marine/offshore construction environments.
• Lead inspections, quality checks, and material approvals.
• Manage NCRs, technical deviations, and corrective actions.

5. Leadership & Coordination

• Lead a team of civil engineers, site engineers, and supervisors.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Conduct technical meetings and progress reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 13–15+ years of experience in civil/structural construction projects in the oil & gas industry.
• Minimum 5+ years in offshore construction projects.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and solve field issues.
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards.

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making capability.
• Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset.
• Proactive and accountable.
• Clear communicator with ADNOC, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Capable of working under tight offshore project deadlines.