Manager - Construction (Onshore Island works)

About the role

Penspen is seeking an experienced Manager to lead onshore island and coastal construction activities for an offshore oil & gas project in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works on islands, artificial islands, remote coastal sites and related facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement construction execution strategy for onshore island works, establishing priorities based on project schedule and offshore requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, method statements and project procedures.
• Manage manpower, equipment, material and subcontractor resources, monitor productivity and resolve site constraints.
• Provide technical and managerial direction to superintendents, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Oversee structural steel fabrication, delivery, erection and equipment, piping and mechanical package installation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (relevant discipline) from an accredited university.
• Minimum 20 years of experience, including 5‑8 years in offshore projects.
• Proven experience in onshore, coastal, island or remote‑site construction and coordination of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works.
• Experience managing large construction teams, superintendents, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Preferred background in PMC/EPC and prior ADNOC offshore experience.

Required skills

• Civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Piping engineering
• Electrical and instrumentation engineering