SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER, ONSHORE FAB-YARD (LOCAL) AT FORTIS ENGINEERING SERVICES

About Company:

Fortis Engineering is a solutions-driven company serving Africa’s energy, oil and gas and mining industries with expertise in civil construction, asset integrity, maintenance, procurement, fabrication, installations, and O&M — delivered with precision, resilience, and safety.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• To deliver construction engineering activities and deliverables for assigned projects and ensure timely completion to the required quality standards.

Dimensions

• Deliver Construction Engineering scope for the BN EPC1 project.
• Work in a multi-discipline project team providing all necessary support towards ensuring quality work delivery on schedule.
• Work and guide contractor team in delivering the construction in EPC1 systems, equipment package in line with project specifications.
• Deliver the onshore fabrication scope of the BN EPC1 project
• No direct reports.
• No CAPEX budgets.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adhere to and work in line with company guidelines on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) and Ethics & Compliance.
• Drive the implementation of construction engineering requirements in the design, fabrication, testing, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of assigned project.
• Ensure the final products delivered meets the applicable code requirements as well as the project scope of work and specifications.
• Be responsible for delivery of assigned projects from the BN EPC1 Projects Portfolio from early engineering through Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning and Handover.
• Responsible for managing the planning, design, directing and supervision of construction projects.
• Facilitate Constructability and construction readiness reviews and be responsible for design reviews to ensure constructability requirements are embedded in design and designs are safe.
• Develop construction execution strategy, construction execution and workface execution plans.
• Responsible for reviewing and inspecting all drawings and designs prior to implementation.
• Expected to be subject matter experts on constructability requirements and complete routine tests to ensure all legal regulations are complied with.
• Ensure adherence to Shell HSSE standards and to deliver within budget i.e. cost control and accounting, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Managing delivery via contractors and resources drawn from the matrix organisation.
• Develop the scope of assigned project and progress though the relevant decision gates.
• Preparation of engineering package to define the scope appropriate for the project phase.
• Preparation of deliverables in alignment with the Company requirements
• Must be capable of determining the organizational structure required to accomplish the assigned projects efficiently and in accordance with approved plans and schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring preparation of schedules and cost estimate for the phase of the project as required.
• Stakeholder management and engagement with relevant government agencies
• Development of contract strategy to execute the assigned scope.
• Manage the relationships with various discipline engineers, contract packages and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are performed in accordance with the terms and conditions in the relevant contract documents.
• Ensure quality of technical work and the technical integrity, functionality, constructability, safe operation, and reliability of designs.
• Contribute to excellent HSE performance throughout the engineering phase of the project life cycle.
• Keep track on the execution schedule and report any issues to stakeholders.
• Supervision of construction activities.
• Support the CSU team in the handover of equipment and documentation to the operation team.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure specifications / approved procedures and applicable MOC (if any) are implemented.
• Manage onshore fabrication activities at contractor’s yards, including load-out.
• Supervise all aspects of onshore installation/construction works.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Review contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices within contractual review periods. 
• Review of construction drawings for all items across the BN EPC1 for installation and construction activities, including providing support for development of work packages.
• Balance technical assurance and commercial considerations to deliver construction scope effectively.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of fit for purpose quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), NDT including materials management procedure for the Project.

Requirements:

The senior Construction Engineer onshore Fab-yard shall have following
qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Registered Professional Engineer
• 8-10 years of experience in design and construction of offshore oil and gas production facilities and experience in supporting FPSO in a project management role.
• Engineering experience in systems integration and technical interface management.
• Broad knowledge and experience of Project Management techniques, tools, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction management, project management and business management including scope, resource, cost, quality, communications, stakeholder, risk, and procurement management.
• Must be familiar with codes, standards, regulations, and practices applicable to the design and construction of offshore production facilities (API, ASME, ANSI, AGA, ISA etc).
• Very strong Contract Management skill and ability to deliver using third party contractors.
• Proven track record of having successfully delivered portfolio brownfield projects in the offshore/deep water environment.
• Strong HSE commitment and demonstrated HSE leadership skills.
• Solid background in all aspects of EP project execution including design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Experienced in key customer and stakeholder management.
• Excellent leadership skills. strategic thinker and pragmatic Engineer
• High personal energy level and a proven track record in achieving stretched personal and business goals.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational abilities, good human and public relations skill and strong operational safety awareness.
• Ability to work and manage in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• BOSIET/Approved Offshore Medical if expected to travel offshore.
• Demonstrated experience as Construction Lead, Project Lead or Manager in at least 3 projects of at least $10MM total value.
• Medically Certified fit to work.
• Thorough knowledge of offshore engineering construction methods including its practice and procedures.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in the use of MS suites including rotating equipment design spreadsheets.
• Must have knowledge/skill level in HSSE and applications within the Oil and gas Industry.
• Excellent Communication skill (written and oral)
• Team player with ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Justification:

• The Senior Construction Engr; Fab-yard is under resourced for the work volume especially as the project transitions into detailed engineering.
• To ensure the project's successful and high-quality delivery, it is necessary to fill the positions provisioned in the Project organogram as soon as possible.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 12th November, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their Resume to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.