Lead Civil Engineer

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Job purpose

The Lead Civil Engineer will be responsible for managing and coordinating all civil and structural engineering activities for ADNOC offshore projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, international codes, safety requirements, quality targets, and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

Lead civil and structural engineering design activities for offshore oil and gas facilities.

Manage engineering deliverables including:

Civil design basis

Structural calculations

Foundation design

Concrete and steel structures

Underground utilities and drainage systems

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines.

Review and approve engineering documents, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Ensure compliance with ADNOC, ADNOC Offshore, and international standards such as API, AISC, BS, Eurocodes, and ASTM.

Interface with clients, consultants, EPC contractors, and vendors on technical matters.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to civil and structural engineers.

Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and site engineering activities.

Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and design reviews.

Monitor engineering progress and ensure deliverables are completed within schedule and budget.

Address technical queries and resolve engineering issues during project execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (master's degree preferred).

Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 15–20 years of relevant experience in oil and gas, EPC, or offshore projects.

At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory engineering role.

Extensive experience working on ADNOC, ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or other major Middle East offshore projects.

Proven experience in FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC project execution.

Technical skills

Offshore structures and infrastructure design.

Foundation engineering and geotechnical coordination.

Structural analysis and design software (STAAD Pro, SACS, ETABS, SAP2000).

Knowledge of ADNOC engineering standards and specifications.

Risk assessment and engineering management.

Project planning and multidisciplinary coordination.

Competencies

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Strong commitment to HSE and quality standards.

Preferred: Candidates with recent ADNOC Offshore project experience and previous involvement in offshore platforms, artificial islands, substations, or brownfield modification projects.