Job Title: Head of Engineering Technical Services
Location: Doha, Qatar
Department: Onshore Projects
Work Schedule: 5 Day Week (Standard Qatar working week)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced engineering leader to take charge of Engineering Technical Services for major onshore projects in the energy sector. This pivotal role involves managing all engineering disciplines supporting assigned projects to ensure delivery on contractual, safety, quality, technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
You will be responsible for resource planning, technical management, and coordination between multi-disciplinary teams including contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide engineering management support to project managers ensuring technical delivery aligns with project goals
- Lead and coordinate the Engineering Task Force, overseeing daily engineering activities and contractor collaboration
- Monitor engineering progress across disciplines, proactively addressing delays and quality concerns
- Facilitate and participate in project workshops (e.g., safety, value improvement, lessons learned) ensuring broad stakeholder engagement
- Ensure adequate engineering resources are assigned in line with project needs and coordinate with functional managers for timely deployment
- Review and endorse critical technical deliverables and scope documents during tendering and execution phases
- Manage technical assurance plans and maintain the technical issues register throughout the project lifecycle
- Support Qatarisation objectives by facilitating on-the-job training and development for Qatari nationals
- Collaborate with project teams on risk management, cost control, planning, commissioning, and construction activities
- Coach and mentor the engineering team to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and problem-solving culture
- Serve as the decision-maker for technical quality and safety matters within the project framework and company policies
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master's or higher degree preferred)
- Minimum 15 years' overall engineering experience, with at least 10 years in design management for major oil & gas or energy projects
- Extensive experience in solar power plant design is highly desirable
- Knowledge of international engineering standards and best practices, including Shell DEPs and Qatar-specific standards
- Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and working with FEED/EPIC contractors
- Strong communication, coordination, and management skills
- Demonstrable health, safety, and environmental (HSE) leadership experience
Additional Information
- The role involves working at various locations including project offices, contractor sites, fabrication yards, and vendor facilities
- Flexibility to work extended hours as project demands require, including coordination across time zones
- Candidates must be eligible to work in Qatar