Job Title: Senior Contract Engineer
Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract Type: 12-month contract (renewable)
Work Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week (single status)
Overview
We are supporting a leading player in the energy sector with the recruitment of a Senior Contract Engineer for a long-term assignment based in Doha. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full contracting process, from initial technical scope through to post-award execution, ensuring alignment with company procedures and compliance standards.
This role suits an experienced professional with strong commercial acumen, excellent knowledge of procurement processes, and a keen eye for detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from request validation to execution.
- Ensure requests are suitable and complete before progressing to tender phase.
- Prepare and issue RFQs, call for tenders, and prequalifications where needed.
- Lead offer evaluations in collaboration with technical teams.
- Participate in HSE, technical clarifications, and lead contractual/commercial negotiations.
- Draft and issue contract award recommendations and contractual documentation.
- Ensure proper use of procurement systems for all sourcing activities.
- Monitor compliance with contractual policies, legal standards, and transparency requirements.
- Maintain accurate contract filing and approval documentation.
- Coordinate contract execution follow-up with contract holders.
- Organise and contribute to contract committee documentation.
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement in contract optimisation.
- Actively support procurement team objectives and asset integrity initiatives.
- Observe and promote company HSE policies and ISO14001 standards throughout procurement activities.
Requirements
- Proven experience in contract engineering within the oil & gas or energy sector.
- Strong understanding of procurement and contracting procedures.
- Familiarity with enterprise procurement platforms (e.g., SAP or equivalent).
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Strong commitment to HSE standards and contract compliance.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar (single status role).