Senior Structural Construction Engineer

About the role

Penspen is urgently seeking a Senior Structural Construction Engineer to lead and supervise structural construction activities for oil & gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on ensuring safe, on‑time, and budget‑compliant delivery of fabrication, assembly, and erection works.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 + years of oil & gas construction experience, including 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.
• Prior involvement in ADNOC projects is an advantage.

Required skills

• Structural steel fabrication
• Assembly and erection techniques
• Project scheduling and progress monitoring
• HSE compliance
• Quality assurance and control
• Construction drawing review