About this role
Offshore Construction Supervisor
- Westpaq is an integrated global management consulting company with comprehensive capabilities in Oil and Gas/Energy Consultancy, Engineering, Process Optimization, Project and Program Management, Information and Communications Technology, Strategy Development & Implementation and Organizational Change Management.
About the Role
- We are seeking experienced and technically competent Offshore Construction Supervisors to oversee construction activities on our offshore oil and gas projects. The successful candidates will be responsible for supervising multidisciplinary construction teams, coordinating daily work activities, ensuring compliance with approved engineering drawings and project specifications, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
- The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in offshore construction, particularly brownfield operations, strong leadership and technical capabilities, and practical knowledge of construction planning, permit-to-work systems, and engineering visualization tools.
Roles and Responsibilities
Construction Supervision
- Supervise all daily construction activities (structural, piping, mechanical, E&I, etc.).
- Provide technical guidance to construction craft teams.
- Ensure work is carried out in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and specifications.
- Plan, organize, and allocate manpower and resources each day.
- Monitor progress and drive productivity while maintaining quality and safety.
- Manage interfaces between different construction disciplines.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Provide strong safety leadership and lead by example.
- Ensure every job has a valid Permit to Work (PTW).
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and pre-start safety meetings.
- Stop unsafe work immediately when required.
- Enforce correct PPE usage and safe access.
Quality Control
- Ensure workmanship meets project quality requirements.
- Work closely with QA/QC and Welding Inspectors.
- Verify correct materials and consumables are used.
- Support fit-up, dimensional control, and final inspections.
- Drive timely closure of punch lists.
Coordination & Planning
- Implement daily and weekly look-ahead plans.
- Coordinate with other supervisors, Client representatives, and marine crew.
- Support activities planning with resources and sequence input.
- Resolve site-level issues quickly and escalate when necessary.
People Management
- Lead, motivate, and supervise construction crews (including subcontractors).
- Manage shift handovers and ensure clear communication.
- Monitor performance, discipline, and attendance.
- Support competency and on-the-job training of team members.
Reporting & Administration
- Prepare accurate daily progress and manpower reports.
- Report delays, constraints, and issues promptly.
- Maintain proper site records.
- Support construction handover documentation and dossiers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Welding/Fabrication, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in construction supervision within oil and gas projects.
- Proven experience in offshore construction, particularly brownfield operations, piping, structural, and mechanical works.
- Demonstrated experience supervising multidisciplinary construction crews and coordinating offshore construction activities.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and team-management capabilities in offshore construction environments.
- Sound technical knowledge of piping, structural fabrication, mechanical installation, and construction methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometric drawings, construction specifications, and method statements.
- Strong constructability knowledge and proficiency in engineering visualisation tools such as Navisworks and AutoCAD.
- Thorough understanding of PTW, SIMOPS, brownfield construction activities, and offshore safety requirements.
- Strong construction planning, work sequencing, resource allocation, and progress-monitoring skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, for reporting and documentation.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts, resolve technical challenges, and maintain productivity under demanding project conditions.
- Ability to work effectively in offshore environments on rotational schedules.
- Strong commitment to quality assurance, workplace safety, and compliance with project procedures.