Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure and Utilities
Location: Qatar
Employment Type: Long Term Contract
Work Pattern: Site and Office Based
Overview
An established engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design review and technical oversight of major infrastructure and utilities projects. This is a senior role for a technically strong engineer with extensive experience across roads, wet and dry utilities, and large-scale developments in the Middle East.
You will play a key role in ensuring that complex infrastructure schemes are delivered to the highest standards of safety, compliance and technical excellence. This position offers exposure to multi-disciplinary coordination, authority approvals and high-profile developments.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and perform design review and technical evaluation for roads, highways and utilities projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes.
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Review vertical and horizontal alignments, cross-sections, grading designs and super-elevation calculations.
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Review and approve contractor shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, Inspection and Test Plans and technical submittals related to civil and utility works.
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Oversee installation of wet and dry utility networks including potable water, irrigation, firefighting, sewerage, stormwater, district cooling, electrical networks, street lighting, ICT and gas systems where applicable.
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Review hydraulic calculations, network layouts and capacity assessments.
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Ensure correct alignment, levels, protection and separation of services in accordance with authority requirements and recognised standards.
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Participate in constructability reviews and provide practical solutions to design and site issues.
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Support testing and commissioning activities and ensure full documentation and compliance.
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Review and assess contract variations, technical deviations and change orders, making recommendations in line with approved standards.
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Respond to technical queries and requests for information, maintaining effective communication with project stakeholders.
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Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants to resolve clashes and interface issues, including review of 3D coordination models.
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Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
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Prepare technical reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
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Support the development of junior engineers and participate in structured technical training initiatives.
Candidate Profile
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
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Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer or equivalent recognised professional registration is preferred.
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Project Management certification such as PMP is desirable.
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Minimum 12 years of post-graduate experience within engineering consultancy environments.
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At least 10 years of experience in the design or construction management of large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads and utilities.
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Strong experience in road works design including grading, paving and drainage.
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Advanced experience in the design of pressurised and gravity utility networks, including hydraulic modelling, design reporting and technical evaluation of modelling outputs.
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Proven experience reviewing design software outputs and carrying out independent engineering checks.
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Familiarity with international standards such as BS, EN and ASTM, as well as regional infrastructure and utility authority regulations in the Gulf region.
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Experience with 3D coordination environments and BIM-based workflows.
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Strong understanding of dry utilities from a civil engineering perspective, including substations, high and low voltage networks and associated civil infrastructure.
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Experience reviewing traffic impact assessments, junction design and highway rehabilitation works.
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Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary contractors and resolve complex site issues.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including preparation of detailed technical documentation.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within fast-paced project environments.
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Experience on international projects, particularly in the Middle East, is highly desirable.