Civil & Structural Engineering Lead
Location: Doha, Qatar (Onshore – Ras Laffan Project Site)
Contract: 36 months, 5 days/week, 8–10 hours/day, 22 days/month, 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview
A leading LNG development project is seeking a Civil & Structural Engineering Lead to oversee all civil and structural engineering aspects for a major onshore/offshore development. The role provides technical leadership across FEED and EPC phases, ensuring project specifications, safety standards, and design integrity are met. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer with strong leadership skills, LNG or Oil & Gas experience, and a proven track record in managing contractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural engineering activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and safety standards

• Oversee FEED and EPC contractor design deliverables, coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, and internal project teams

• Resolve discipline-related issues and provide timely technical guidance to ensure design objectives are achieved

• Review and approve design recommendations and programs to maintain design integrity, efficiency, and safety

• Provide civil/structural input to other engineering disciplines, construction, procurement, and quality functions

• Conduct technical evaluations and risk assessments of complex engineering issues

• Lead interface coordination with project stakeholders, including onshore/offshore teams, contractors, and vendors

• Maintain project documentation, including design revisions, for contract administration

• Monitor schedules, design progress, and change management to ensure quality and timely execution

• Mentor and guide contractor and project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum 8 years’ engineering experience, including 4 years in Oil & Gas, and at least 1 year in a supervisory or oversight role

• Experience with EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers in LNG or Oil & Gas projects

• Knowledge of onshore LNG facilities, offshore platforms/pipelines, tank foundation design, and brownfield execution

• Experience in geotechnical, foundation, drainage, precast concrete, steel structures, building design, and dynamic equipment foundations

• Berth design, seabed dredging, and blast design experience is advantageous

• Strong leadership, coordination, analytical, and planning skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, including conflict resolution, problem-solving, and influencing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and civil/structural engineering software

• Deep knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and industry practices

Candidate Profile

• Strategic and technically competent engineer able to guide large-scale projects and contractor teams

• Committed to safety, quality, and technical excellence

• Collaborative leader with strong interpersonal skills for multi-stakeholder engagement

• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-pressure project environment with complex engineering challenges

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to take a leadership role in a high-profile LNG development project in Qatar, with international exposure and responsibility for critical civil and structural engineering deliverables.