We are hiring on behalf of a l eading offshore marine and construction company with decades of experience delivering complex oil & gas projects across the Middle East. The company is seeking a Marine Operations Manager (Senior Engineer) to drive high‑impact offshore construction and maintenance initiatives, leading pipeline, subsea, heavy lift, and platform projects with advanced marine spreads.

Key Responsibilities

Lead marine operations for offshore EPC, construction and brownfield maintenance projects.
Plan and coordinate offshore pipeline installation, S-lay/J-lay, repair, hydrotesting, commissioning and maintenance.
Manage dredging and marine construction activities.
Oversee offshore platform installation, modification, maintenance and decommissioning.
Coordinate heavy-lift operations involving crane barges, derrick barges and offshore construction vessels.
Support subsea cable laying, retrieval and repair activities.
Manage marine spreads comprising AHTS, PSV, crane vessels, barges and support vessels.
Coordinate diving operations and subsea intervention activities.
Develop Marine Execution Plans, methodologies, risk assessments and operational procedures.
Lead contractor and subcontractor coordination and ensure safe, efficient offshore execution.

Qualifications & Experience

8–15+ years of experience in marine operations and offshore Oil & Gas projects.
Proven experience in offshore construction, pipelay, subsea, dredging and heavy-lift operations .
Strong knowledge of marine logistics, vessel management and offshore construction methodologies .
Experience managing complex marine spreads and offshore construction vessels.
Previous exposure to offshore drilling, production, pipeline and subsea projects .
Strong leadership, crisis management and contractor management capabilities.
Ability to develop marine execution plans, methodologies and risk assessments.
Proficiency in marine-related software and logistics tracking systems.

Certifications

STCW – Required
DP Certification / Awareness
BOSIET & HUET
ISM / ISPS knowledge
Master Mariner or Chief Engineer Certificate – Advantageous
PMP / NEBOSH – Preferred