Senior Engineer Construction Structural

About the role

Penspen is urgently seeking a Senior Engineer Construction Structural to lead structural construction activities for oil & gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supervising site execution, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards while delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate structural construction activities within the fabrication yard.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, drawings, HSE, and quality standards.
• Monitor fabrication, assembly, and erection to meet project schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA/QC, planning, and subcontractors to resolve construction issues.
• Review construction drawings, work packs, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Identify risks, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Support mechanical completion, pre‑commissioning, and project handover activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Oil & Gas construction, with at least 5 years in a lead role.
• At least 5 years of offshore experience.
• Experience with structural steel fabrication, assembly, and erection.
• Familiarity with international standards (PMC, EPC) and fabrication yard projects.
• Previous experience on ADNOC projects is an advantage.

Required skills

• Structural steel fabrication
• Structural assembly and erection
• Offshore construction expertise
• Knowledge of international construction standards (PMC, EPC)
• Project specifications and drawing interpretation