Civil & Structural Engineering Lead

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Job Title: Civil & Structural Engineering Lead
Location: Qatar – Onshore (initially Doha-based, then site offices in Ras Laffan)
Contract Type: Secondment Contract
Contract Term: 36 months (Jan 2026 – 2029)
Schedule: 10 hours/day, 5 days/week (approx. 22 days/month)
Start Date: January 2026

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Lead to oversee design and engineering activities for a major onshore project. The role involves guiding contractors through FEED and EPC phases, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, and maintaining alignment with project specifications, codes, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead civil and structural engineering activities across all phases of FEED and EPC.

  • Ensure contractor deliverables meet project specifications, codes, and industry standards.

  • Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of design and execution work.

  • Provide civil and structural input to other disciplines including construction, procurement, commissioning, and quality.

  • Monitor discipline schedules, manage change processes, and maintain design integrity.

  • Resolve discipline-related issues and conduct risk-based evaluations of engineering challenges.

  • Lead interface coordination between internal project teams and third-party stakeholders.

  • Maintain a complete record of design revisions for contract administration and project continuity.

  • Promote safety leadership and compliance with HSE standards across all activities.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

  • Minimum 8 years’ engineering experience, including at least 4 years in oil & gas projects.

  • Supervisory or contractor oversight experience.

  • Strong background in geotechnical engineering, foundation design, drainage, precast concrete, steel structures, building design, and dynamic equipment foundations.

  • Experience in brownfield projects and large tank foundation design.

  • Familiarity with berth design, seabed dredging, and blast design is an advantage.

  • Strong leadership, organisational, and coordination skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry-relevant software.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

Why Apply?

  • Lead discipline engineering on a flagship onshore development project.

  • Long-term assignment offering stability and professional growth.

  • Collaborative, multicultural project environment with major EPC and FEED contractors.

  • Excellent exposure to large-scale oil, gas, and LNG-related infrastructure projects.

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