Offshore Operations Manager

KinTec Recruitment Ltd

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Ref: PP000-17981

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Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
General Management

Company Industry
Engineering Services

Client

A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Assignment type

Permanent hire staff role / full residential role in UAE

Work schedule

9 hours (including lunch break) - from 8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (Saturday and Sunday are week off)

Start date

Late 2025 / early 2026 - depending on successful candidate's circumstances

Position summary

We are seeking an experienced offshore operations manager to lead and allocate offshore resources across major projects. This senior role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring offshore activities in close collaboration with all stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed safely, cost-effectively, and to contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of company-owned and chartered vessels.

Finalise allocation of vessels, supervisory staff, and operations teams.

Assess manpower requirements, including engineers and field staff, to meet workload demands.

Attend constructability review meetings and contribute to planning.

Ensure projects are executed within budget and in line with commercial agreements.

Provide resources and expertise for effective offshore supervision and monitoring.

Lead project reviews post-completion to capture lessons learned.

Maintain strong relations with clients, partners, and local authorities while protecting company interests.

Provide commercial and technical input at the estimation stage when required.

Guide and support heads of offshore operations and operation engineers.

Stay updated on industry developments and recommend technology adoption.

Liaise with technical experts to resolve offshore execution challenges and enhance operational capability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, civil, or naval preferred).

Minimum 13 years of offshore operations experience, including senior leadership roles.

Strong contractual, commercial, and financial awareness.

Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Superior knowledge of offshore operations, personnel, and equipment.

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