Project Engineering Lead

Job reference

1282772

Location

Doha, Qatar

Sector

Energy - Oil & Gas

Function

Engineering & Design

Employment type

Contract

Date published

November 2, 2026

Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach, and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source a Project Engineering Lead. This is a long-term contract role. Please see details below.

Title: Project Engineering Lead

Start Date: ASAP (typically within 1 month notice)

Location: Qatar Onshore (Doha HQ/Site - Ras Laffan)

Working Schedule: 6 days per week / 8-10 hours per day or as per project requirement

--Experience Required-

Key Job Accountabilities

• Lead the overall activities associated with the FEED, Tendering, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Offshore installation and Completions (EPCIC) contracts for MP Topsides/Offshore platforms. Ensure all required project deliverables are achieved in accordance with the project schedule, the associated milestones, budget and technical requirements of the Basis of Design throughout all project phases.
• Plan, prepare and coordinate day to day Project activities for the contracts of MP Project and the associated Topsides / Offshore Platforms in accordance with the contractual strategy approved by MP Project Manager.
• Assist project management team to prepare, coordinate and lead any contractual negotiations in line with Contract Terms and Conditions (T’s & C’s), the Procurement strategy and the development of recommendations for management approval.
• Assist in the definition and structuring the Project Team organisation, their associated Roles and Responsibilities (R & R’s), for every stage of the project, from FEED to Offshore Hook-up and Commissioning up to Ready for Start Up (RFSU). Ensure that adequate numbers of suitably qualified and experienced personnel are mobilised to meet the project timelines and deliver defined objectives..
• Monitor the performance of contractors, subcontractors, consultants and 3rd party service providers, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements. This includes trouble shooting and resolving issues, identifying project risks with appropriate mitigation plans and reviewing these at prescribed periods within the project schedule. Encourage creative and cost-saving solutions when addressing technical challenges, while prioritizing sustainability, reliability, personnel safety, and environmental protection. Ensure strict adherence to specifications and standards at all times.
• Build and manage relationships and interfaces with other Projects, their associated Topsides / WHP’s / STP’s, and their respective long lead items (LLI) packages to identify synergies. Ensure project delivery is achieved per project specifications and alignment with the overall MP project goals and strategy. Co-ordinate and collaborate with the other MP Packages and their respective teams, fostering seamless working relationships to ensure alignment on strategies, and documentation required to achieve project objectives.
• Review and oversee the requirements for the hand-over of installations at Ready for Start Up (RFSU) to the Operations Group, ensuring their participation during the offshore Hook Up and Commissioning phase. Prepare all documentation in conjunction with the operations- assigned personnel to meet prescribed specifications and standards for a seamless and flawless transition and Hand Over.
• Lead package management activities for MP Topsides/Offshore Platforms, including long lead items (LLIs), ensuring procurement status, vendor deliverables, and package interfaces project delivery supporting required on-site dates.

--Minimum Requirements--

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Sciences or Engineering

Knowledge and Key Skills

• 8+ years of experience in a Project Execution-related environment with broad oil and gas project experience, including multiple EPC Projects for Offshore/Topsides/Wellhead facilities from detailed multi-discipline engineering through yard fabrication, transportation, offshore installation, and HUC through to Ready for Start Up and handover to COMPANY Operations.
• Must also have at least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role, including acting roles, or in the oversight of contractor, sub-contractor, service, or vendor personnel, together with a high awareness of safe working practices across design, construction, pre-commissioning, installation, hook-up, and commissioning activities.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV with contact details.

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