Offshore Installation Manager

About the role

The Offshore Installation Manager will lead and manage offshore installation and construction activities for a major offshore project, ensuring safe, efficient execution in line with project requirements, HSE standards and regulations. The role starts in Abu Dhabi and may later move to an offshore site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day offshore installation, construction and marine activities, coordinating personnel, contractors and vessels.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, approved procedures and applicable regulations.
• Review installation methodologies, work packs, lifting plans and execution schedules.
• Monitor daily progress, identify constraints and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate SIMOPS and interfaces between construction, hook‑up, commissioning, marine and operations teams.
• Maintain control of permits, isolations and worksite activities.
• Lead offshore emergency response and promote strong HSE leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture or related discipline.
• Significant experience in offshore oil & gas construction and installation projects, preferably in senior offshore leadership roles.
• Experience on large EPC/EPCI projects, preferably ADNOC offshore projects.
• Valid offshore survival, medical, HSE and competency certifications.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision‑making abilities in multicultural offshore environments.

Required skills

• HSE Management
• Offshore installation
• Project management
• Emergency response
• Lifting plans
• Marine activities
• SIMOPS coordination
• Construction
• Engineering
• Logistics