Job Title: Chief Piping Engineer

Location: Doha, Qatar (Office-based)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

We are a global professional services firm specialising in energy, chemicals, and resources. We deliver complex projects across the lifecycle of assets, focusing on innovation and sustainability. Join us as we transition to a low-carbon future while supporting current energy needs.

Role Overview

Lead and coordinate all piping engineering, design, and equipment layout functions for offshore greenfield and brownfield projects. Provide technical leadership over a diverse, multidisciplinary team, ensuring all deliverables meet project standards, schedules, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the piping discipline, managing engineers, designers, stress analysts, and materials specialists.
• Act as the delegated Piping Discipline Manager when required.
• Supervise design and engineering activities across concept, FEED, and detail engineering phases.
• Ensure piping design integrity and compliance with offshore engineering codes and standards.
• Oversee 3D model reviews, plot plans, and equipment layouts.
• Collaborate with Project and Engineering Managers, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Manage resource planning, manpower allocation, and work share between centres.
• Monitor project progress and budget, reporting deviations and risks proactively.
• Implement HSE and quality assurance procedures within the discipline.
• Contribute to proposal engineering, estimating man-hours, and defining EPC scope.
• Provide leadership fostering knowledge transfer, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• MME (Ministry of Municipality and Environment) accreditation or willingness to obtain during probation.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or progression towards it is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in offshore piping design, stress analysis, pipe supports, and equipment layout for oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of international and local piping codes, standards, and materials specifications.
• Skilled in project management, cost control, and interfacing with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in industry-standard 3D design software (e.g., E3D).
• Experience with installation, commissioning, hydrotesting, and fabrication requirements.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to work in diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with market standards.
• Medical insurance for self and family.
• Annual flights for self and family.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays as per Qatar Labour Law.
• End of service benefits in line with local regulations.