Barge / Vessel Client Representative / Lead

About the role

ADNOC Offshore is looking for an experienced Barge / Vessel Client Representative / Lead to act as its focal point during offshore construction and installation campaigns. The role represents the Project Management Team and oversees contractor activities, ensuring compliance with approved construction procedures, project specifications, HSE standards and contractual requirements while keeping offshore operations safe and efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary offshore focal point, coordinating with contractors, marine representatives, third-party agencies and offshore operations personnel.
• Supervise and monitor construction and installation works such as jackets, decks, bridges, subsea cables, pipelines, risers, hook-ups, tie-ins and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures, project specifications, ADNOC Offshore standards and contracts; review contractor change requests and escalate contractual or cost impacts.
• Coordinate with ADNOC Offshore Marine Representatives on vessel movements and marine operations.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, quality and adherence to approved work schedules.
• Review risk assessments, identify hazards and recommend mitigations; ensure compliance with HSE requirements, QA/QC, permit-to-work systems and international marine safety regulations.
• Take part in safety meetings, toolbox talks, emergency drills and incident investigations, and oversee assigned offshore site personnel.
• Review contractors' daily progress reports and prepare daily project reports and a close-out report with lessons learned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 15 years of experience in the offshore Oil & Gas industry, especially offshore construction projects.
• At least 10 years of hands-on experience in offshore installation activities.
• Extensive experience on offshore construction vessels, self-elevating barges, derrick barges and pipe-laying vessels.
• WMS approval required; final selection depends on a successful interview and ADNOC Offshore approval.

Required skills

• Offshore construction practices, welding, coating, QA/QC, marine operations, anchor handling and vessel positioning systems.
• Pipe-laying, cable-laying, riser installation, structural installation and commissioning.
• Familiarity with SOLAS and MODU codes, ADNOC Offshore HSE and marine standards, permit-to-work, risk assessments, MOC and emergency response.
• Ability to supervise contractors, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage operational and contractual matters.
• Fluent written and spoken English.