Lead Civil / Structural Engineer (Offshore Island)

Role Overview

Lead Civil / Structural Engineer (Offshore Island) at Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of the Ghobash Group, based offshore.

Company Overview

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, the company has made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of the main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. The company provides full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and brings intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through localized services.

Role Purpose

The Lead Civil / Structural Engineer oversees civil and structural construction activities in offshore environments, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements while coordinating with marine construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors to deliver safe, quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Site Execution Support

• Lead civil and structural construction activities in offshore.
• Oversee site execution to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Coordinate with marine construction teams, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Resolve site technical issues and provide real-time engineering solutions.

Engineering & Design Coordination

• Review and interpret structural and civil engineering drawings, calculations, and IFC documents.
• Coordinate with design consultants for offshore structures, marine foundations, and heavy civil works.
• Ensure constructability of designs and propose value engineering solutions where required.
• Validate temporary works designs.

Project Planning & Interface Management

• Support construction sequencing and methodology development for offshore works.
• Interface with marine, geotechnical, MEP, and dredging teams.
• Ensure integration of offshore logistics, barge operations, and material handling plans.
• Participate in look-ahead planning and progress monitoring.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with international standards.
• Enforce HSE standards in marine and offshore construction environments.
• Lead inspections, quality checks, and material approvals.
• Manage NCRs, technical deviations, and corrective actions.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead a team of civil engineers, site engineers, and supervisors.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Conduct technical meetings and progress reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure knowledge transfer.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 13–15+ years of experience in civil and structural construction projects in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 5+ years in offshore construction projects.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and solve field issues.
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making capability.
• Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset.
• Proactive and accountable.
• Clear communication with ADNOC, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Capable of working under tight offshore project deadlines.