Principal Engineer – UAE

Location : United Arab Emirates

Cape Town interviews – October

Expatriate family-status staff role – not FIFO / rotational

A global offshore EPCI contractor, known for delivering some of the region’s largest energy projects, is expanding its management team. To meet top talent, their senior executives will be flying to Cape Town this October to conduct face-to-face interviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in operations engineering across multiple offshore projects.
• Review technical drawings, procedures, and risk assessments for offshore constructability.
• Supervise and support mobilization / demobilization of resources.
• Liaise with subcontractors, third parties, and marine spread providers.
• Lead preparation of execution strategies and cost optimization studies.
• Monitor offshore progress and propose recovery plans if delays occur.
• Conduct HSE audits / tours on offshore spreads.
• Provide technical guidance in client meetings and progress reviews.
• Compile close-out reports and lessons learned documentation.
• Mentor junior operations engineers.

Requirements

Expatriate Package (Family Status)

Highly competitive tax-free salary (AED / USD)

Family status – spouse & dependent children included (housing, flights, visas)

Annual leave entitlement with paid flights home

Medical insurance for self & family

Performance bonus + career progression opportunities

Upload your CV today to secure your interview slot.

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