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Lead Civil / Structural Engineer (Offshore Island)

Ghobash Group · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Civil Engineering / ConstructionLeadQuick applytemporary8 days ago

About The Role

  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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  • 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.

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.

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