senior surveyor

Job Title: Senior Surveyor (Energy)

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: ABL Marine Service LLC

Department: Energy Services

Job Summary

As a Senior Surveyor (Energy) at ABL Group, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality marine surveying and consultancy services across the Energy team. You will be responsible for conducting a wide range of marine operations, surveys, and assurance tasks, while supporting business development and ensuring client satisfaction. This role requires a proactive, technically skilled professional with a strong understanding of offshore and marine operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct marine surveys including vessel suitability, condition, and marine warranty surveys (towage, load-in/load-out, stowage, lashing, securing, etc.)
• Attend rig moves, marine assurance, and other offshore operations as required
• Support the preparation of tenders, proposals, and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with ABL Group’s procedures, client requirements, and industry standards
• Deliver high-quality reports and documentation within agreed timelines
• Liaise with clients to ensure successful project execution and satisfaction
• Manage project documentation and communicate key findings to stakeholders
• Coordinate with contractors and oversee operations when necessary
• Promote ABL Group’s consulting services and support local business development
• Contribute to marketing and visibility initiatives for the Energy business line
• Uphold Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
  
  

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Master Mariner or Chief Officer with Master Mariner (STCW II/2) and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the marine/offshore industry
• Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices
• Excellent decision-making, analytical, and operational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Willingness to travel offshore and work across time zones
  
  

Desirable

• Previous shore-based experience in marine operations
• Familiarity with rig moves and jack-up operations
• Experience in marine warranty surveys, vessel inspections, and audits
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Proactive, pragmatic, and adaptable
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must have the legal right to live and work in Dubai, UAE
• Flexibility in working hours and availability for offshore assignments is essential
  
  

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a self-driven, insightful, and solution-oriented professional with good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate can work independently and efficiently, even in high-pressure situations. A strong team player with a proactive approach. Attention to detail with high level of accuracy, and the ability to prioritize work are key to success as is the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.

At ABL Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.

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