Senior Project Engineer - Building & Infrastructure

Location: Qatar (Onshore)

Start Date: June 2025

Contract Duration: Long-term

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a major onshore energy development in Qatar to recruit a skilled Senior Project Engineer - Building & Infrastructure. This mega project involves the design, construction, and commissioning of a new gas processing facility and associated infrastructure-one of the largest and most technically demanding developments in the region.

This role is ideally suited to a seasoned engineering professional with proven experience delivering large-scale building and infrastructure packages in the oil & gas, water treatment, or industrial sectors. You'll manage design through to construction and handover-working in a multidisciplinary environment and coordinating closely with contractors, authorities, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management of assigned infrastructure packages, including buildings, civil works, and site facilities
• Oversee engineering, planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, schedules, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and local environmental regulations
• Manage technical interfaces and coordinate with end users, authorities, and contractors
• Support risk management activities and maintain the project risk register
• Drive contractor performance through effective stakeholder engagement and site supervision
• Lead resolution of contract variations, claims, and change management
• Review designs, coordinate procurement of long-lead items, and ensure readiness for commissioning

What We're Looking For

• BSc degree in Engineering from a recognised university; a higher qualification is an advantage
• 12+ years' experience in oil & gas or major infrastructure project execution
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience on wastewater treatment or desalination plant projects
• Strong track record in managing buildings and infrastructure projects from design to delivery
• Excellent knowledge of international engineering standards, codes, and HSE compliance
• Skilled in risk management, scheduling, contract handling, and project reporting
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Membership in a professional engineering or project management institution is a plus

Why Apply?

• Work on one of the region's flagship energy infrastructure projects
• Gain exposure to complex brownfield and greenfield scopes
• Join a multicultural, multi-disciplinary team of industry leaders
• Long-term assignment with strong career growth potential