Senior Offshore Construction Manager

Job description / Role

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

A prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging, is seeking to fill a key position. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

Position summary

We are hiring a senior offshore construction manager to oversee multiple offshore construction projects, manage teams of construction managers, and ensure all activities meet contractual, safety, and quality standards. This role offers an opportunity to shape large-scale offshore operations in a leadership capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to multiple offshore construction projects.
• Develop offshore execution strategies, schedules, and cost optimisation measures.
• Oversee offshore construction managers, lead engineers, and support staff.
• Ensure project deliverables, materials, and marine spreads are prepared and mobilised.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and marine warranty surveyors.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, and commercial claims.
• Drive compliance with HSE standards and quality audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, variation management, and change control.
• Support close-out reporting and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, civil, or naval preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of offshore construction and operations experience.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent commercial and contractual expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.