Job Description

Looking for a

Principal Marine Project Engineer

involves leadership, technical expertise, and project management for complex marine and coastal infrastructure projects or the internal systems of vessels. Key responsibilities range from design and construction oversight to budget management and team mentorship. Key ResponsibilitiesA Principal Marine Project Engineer typically performs the following duties:

Project Leadership & Management

Leads and oversees the execution of marine and coastal construction works, ensuring compliance with designs, specifications, and schedules. Manages all aspects of projects from inception through to close-out, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control. Acts as a Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects or a Technical Manager on large, complex projects. Identifies potential delays or deviations from the baseline program and develops mitigation actions and recovery plans.

Technical Oversight & Design

Provides specialized technical guidance and engineering judgment for marine infrastructure and facilities, such as quay walls, breakwaters, jetties, dry docks, and offshore platforms. Reviews and approves technical submittals, shop drawings, material submittals, and as-built documentation for accuracy. Ensures technical integrity of all engineering design activities and compliance with relevant international standards and regulations (e.g., PIANC, DNV, DNVGL, IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL). Performs structural analysis of marine structures using industry software (e.g., SACS, SESAM, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Coordinates with design teams, consultants, contractors, and internal departments to resolve technical issues and design changes. Serves as the primary engineering interface between the company, clients, regulatory bodies (e.g., Marine Warranty Surveyors or classification societies), and other third parties. Prepares comprehensive reports, tender documents, specifications, and contract documents (e.g., using FIDIC-based contracts).

HSE & Quality Assurance

Ensures adherence to safety, environmental, and quality requirements through regular site inspections and the implementation of robust HSE plans. Leads and participates in design verification and quality assurance processes.

Mentorship & Business Development

Guides and mentors junior staff, project engineers, and technicians. Contributes to business development efforts, including preparing proposals and interacting with clients.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED31,000.00 per month

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Project manager: 10 years (Preferred) Marine engineer: 10 years (Preferred) coastal / beaches projects : 10 years (Preferred) head of section : 10 years (Preferred) UAE based projects : 10 years (Preferred)
Language:

English (Preferred) Arabic (Preferred) Hindi (Preferred)
License/Certification:

* PMP (Preferred)