Senior Interface Engineer – Internal

Location
Qatar

Work Pattern
Full-time

Contract Type
Project-based / Fixed-term

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Interface Engineer to manage and coordinate internal interfaces across multiple disciplines within major projects. The role ensures alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, preventing delays, conflicts, or rework. The successful candidate will act as the focal point for interface management, monitor performance, identify risks, and recommend solutions to maintain project schedules and deliverables.

The role promotes adherence to occupational health, safety, environment, energy, and quality management systems in all interface activities.

Key Responsibilities

Management Systems

• Comply with all relevant policies and procedures of integrated management systems including Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Energy, and Product Stewardship

• Ensure project HSEQ requirements are prioritised and actively implemented in day-to-day activities

Internal Interface Identification & Management

• Lead internal interface activities, coordinating across engineering disciplines, contractor teams, and internal stakeholders

• Identify and define internal interfaces and tie-ins during concept and design phases

• Raise principle decisions based on concept studies to initiate coordination and project alignment

• Launch internal projects based on approved concepts, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment

Coordination & Follow-Up

• Conduct regular coordination meetings with projects teams to track progress of internal projects and tie-ins

• Monitor execution of internal projects to ensure timelines and budgets are met

• Flag delays or risks to the Project Director and propose mitigation actions

Engineering Collaboration

• Work with discipline engineers (process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, etc.) to validate and document internal interface points

• Ensure technical integrity and traceability of internal interfaces throughout design, construction, and commissioning phases

Schedule & Risk Monitoring

• Monitor critical path activities related to internal interfaces and ensure alignment with commissioning schedules

• Identify and track risks associated with internal interfaces and coordinate mitigation strategies

• Escalate deviations to the Project Director and ensure recovery plans are implemented

Quality, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure all internal interface activities meet project quality standards, technical specifications, and good engineering practices

• Verify that all process technologies, tie-ins, and operational aspects are implemented safely and are commissioning-ready

• Ensure compliance with governance documents, project procedures, and project information manuals

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare internal interface reports and conduct coordination meetings with stakeholders

• Track delivery of internal spare parts, capital spares, and special tools with contractors

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of interface activities, approvals, and communications

Interface Register Management

• Develop and maintain a project internal interface register mapping all tie-ins, stakeholders, documentation requirements, and target completion dates

• Use the register to monitor progress, flag delays, track dependencies, and support decision-making

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Professional certification in project management or engineering desirable

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience, including at least 3–5 years in major projects

• Strong technical and non-technical skills in interface management, coordination, and reporting