About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Marine Specialist with a civil background, particularly one who has worked with high-profile clients on major offshore projects. The Marine Specialist will play a crucial role in providing specialist technical expertise in marine civil engineering for projects, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant design review and execution of marine and coastal infrastructure works.
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What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We actively commit to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: Regular reviews to ensure appropriate market-aligned compensation
- Medical Insurance: Coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical care
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance coverage provided
- End of Service Gratuity: All employees eligible for benefits in line with UAE Labor Law
- The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares with matching contributions
- Long Service Award: Recognition for dedication with awards at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Tailored development plans to support individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Collaborate with experts around the world at the forefront of the industry
- Energy Transition Academy: Engage with experts on various existing and emerging energy systems
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight and guidance on marine civil engineering aspects including jetties, berths, quay walls, breakwaters, revetments, and coastal protection systems
- Review and approve contractor design documents, calculations, drawings, and method statements related to marine civil works
- Ensure all marine construction activities are executed in compliance with standards, project specifications, and applicable international codes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, geotechnical, marine, and construction for integrated project delivery
- Monitor site and offshore construction activities related to marine infrastructure to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence
- Evaluate geotechnical and bathymetric data to support design validation and construction planning
- Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and risk assessments for marine works
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure project objectives are met
- Interface with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, deliverables, and technical requirements
- Support procurement activities by reviewing technical bid evaluations and vendor submissions for marine civil scopes
- Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and close-out of marine civil works, including as-built records
- Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers and project teams
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
What Makes You Remarkable?
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the relevant experience, knowledge, or skills, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 15 years of experience in marine civil engineering within the oil and gas, ports, or coastal infrastructure sectors
- Proven experience in a PMC or EPC environment, preferably on similar projects
- Strong knowledge of marine structures design and construction including jetties, quay walls, breakwaters, and dredging works
- Familiarity with international standards and guidelines such as PIANC, BS, Eurocodes, and relevant standards
- Good understanding of geotechnical principles, coastal processes, and hydrodynamics affecting marine structures
- Experience reviewing contractor deliverables and managing construction activities in marine environments
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to HSE and quality compliance in marine and offshore environments.
