Head of Construction – Offshore Decommissioning – RT

Head of Construction – Offshore Decommissioning (Middle East)

Our client, a leading international energy organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Construction to support the execution of large-scale offshore decommissioning and abandonment projects.

This senior leadership position focuses on the safe and efficient decommissioning, deconstruction and abandonment of offshore oil & gas facilities, ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with approved engineering methodologies, project schedules, environmental standards and HSE requirements.

• Lead day-to-day offshore decommissioning and abandonment construction activities across assigned projects
• Act as the focal point between Project Management, Asset Holders, Contractors and Offshore Construction Teams
• Ensure execution activities are carried out in line with approved scopes of work, drawings, procedures and construction methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to construction supervisors and contractors throughout offshore campaigns
• Review and approve contractor deliverables across FEED, engineering and project execution phases
• Oversee offshore lifting, rigging, dismantling and removal operations involving jackets, topsides, subsea pipelines and umbilicals
• Ensure full compliance with industry safety, quality and environmental standards
• Support schedule delivery, construction planning and operational risk management across complex offshore scopes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years of construction engineering experience within offshore oil & gas projects
• Minimum 8 years focused on offshore decommissioning and abandonment activities
• Strong experience managing large-scale offshore decommissioning projects involving jackets, topsides and subsea infrastructure
• Hands‑on offshore construction and heavy lifting experience
• Strong background in FEED and EPRD projects with contractor management exposure
• Excellent understanding of offshore engineering standards, HSE and quality requirements
• Ability to manage multinational contractor teams within complex offshore environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised operator involved in complex offshore energy projects.