Senior Construction Supervisor – Mechanical / Piping
Location: Onshore, Qatar (Site-Based)
Contract: Initial 12-month secondment, with potential for extension
Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off | 8–10 hours per day
Visa/Sponsorship: Open to candidates eligible to work in Qatar. Sponsorship available for the right applicant.
About the Opportunity:
An exciting site-based opportunity to work with a major operating company on one of the largest onshore oil and gas developments in the region. We’re seeking experienced construction professionals with deep mechanical and piping expertise to take a lead role in overseeing and coordinating major construction activities in both greenfield and brownfield environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and supervise the day-to-day site construction activities in line with HSE policies and project goals.
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Act as the on-site HSE leader and ensure all contractor works are executed safely.
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Coordinate with the main contractor during mechanical/piping works execution and oversee the integration of works in live plant environments.
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Review technical documentation including drawings, method statements, material requests, and risk assessments.
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Attend and sign off on inspections and tests as per ITPs, and verify material deliveries and constructability.
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Monitor and support site progress, material arrivals, and contractor performance, proposing improvements where needed.
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Oversee lifting operations and ensure crane studies and plans are effectively managed (Approved Lifting Supervisor certificate is a plus).
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Liaise with quality, quantity surveying, and project control teams for progress verification and documentation.
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Approve work permits, monitor site safety compliance, and manage punch list and mechanical completion activities.
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Lead system walkdowns, ensure accurate as-built documentation, and support timely close-out of construction deliverables.
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Interface with QA/QC and other discipline supervisors to ensure efficient coordination across site activities.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
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Formal training in QA/QC or inspection-related functions preferred.
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12–15 years’ experience in mechanical and piping construction within oil and gas sector, with direct exposure to:
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Greenfield construction projects
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Brownfield/live plant operations
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Tie-in work and system integration
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LOTO and work permit systems
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Material and pressure testing, fabrication and erection of various piping systems (carbon steel, stainless/alloy, GRE/GRV etc.)
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At least 10 years in EPIC contractor roles as Construction Supervisor or Superintendent.
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Minimum 5 years in client-side or PMC supervisory positions preferred.
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Strong command of international standards and codes (ASME, ANSI, ISO, API, NFPA, etc.).
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Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and P&IDs.
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Skilled in the use of MS Office and discipline-relevant engineering software.
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Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication and team coordination skills.
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Prior experience in Qatar or other GCC industrial zones is highly desirable.