Site Superintendent

JOB TITLE: Offshore General Superintendent

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role / Rotational role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: Rotation 60 days On / 30 days Off. Onshore 9 hours per day / 5 days a week; Offshore 12 hours per day / 7 days a week

START DATE: Late 2025 / Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidate circumstances

Interviews: Face-to-face/online in Aberdeen Dates: 28-31 October 2025 Note: Final schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting opportunity for permanent rotational staff roles in the UAE with a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability.

We are seeking an experienced Offshore General Superintendent to oversee the administration, supervision, and operational performance of offshore construction personnel. The role is responsible for leading and managing offshore installation activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operations, and driving performance targets for the construction support team.

• Lead, supervise, and mentor vessel operations managers, vessel engineers, barge superintendents, assistant barge superintendents, and senior construction teams.
• Ensure offshore installation activities are performed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee planning and coordination of vessel and barge movements, including approach, departure, and secure mooring at quaysides.
• Collaborate with fleet management, compliance teams, and operations to ensure vessels and equipment are mobilised and demobilised effectively.
• Participate in bidding and estimating activities as required, providing technical expertise for offshore installations.
• Review performance, competency, and development of offshore construction personnel, implementing improvement measures where necessary.
• Conduct investigations into incidents, accidents, or near-misses, and ensure timely closure of related action points.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with offshore and onshore teams to ensure continuity of work and safe operations.
• Recommend modifications and upgrades to enhance vessel and barge operational efficiency.

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore construction, including work on pipelay, anchored, and other offshore vessels or barges in oil and gas projects.
• At least 8 years of experience as a superintendent, with direct responsibility for offshore installation of jackets, pipelines, and topsides.
• Proven leadership and management capabilities, with experience supervising multi-disciplinary offshore teams.
• Strong understanding of offshore operations, safety management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team development.
• Operational planning and execution.
• Safety and quality compliance.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

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