Lead Civil / Structural Engineer (Offshore Island)

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Senior Lead Civil / Structural Engineer for offshore island projects with Ghobash Group in Abu Dhabi will drive offshore construction and site execution, coordinate with marine, geotechnical and MEP teams, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs and method statements. The role emphasizes design coordination with consultants, constructability reviews, value engineering, temporary works validation, and strict HSE and NCR management, while leading a team of engineers and supervisors and interfacing with ADNOC and subcontractors. Requirements include a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, 13 to 15+ years in civil/structural oil and gas, with at least 5 years offshore, and strong knowledge of international codes. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight offshore leadership, interface management, and track record against deadlines; quantify results and show client communication.

Company Description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

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.