Contract and Cost Engineer M/F

SPIE Global Services Energy; Qatar; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy in Qatar seeks an Engineer, Contracts & Costing to manage contract lifecycles, cost control and capital procurement for turnaround projects. The role collaborates with senior engineers, finance and supply chain to ensure accurate data and compliant processes.

The ideal candidate offers 5–10 years in contracts management, cost estimation, and procurement within oil, gas or energy sectors; SAP PM/MM experience and CCP/PMP/AACE certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in Contracts Management, Cost Control, Cost Estimation, or Turnaround/Maintenance projects.
• Experience with SAP PM and SAP MM preferred.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or PMP/AACE would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the contract life cycle for goods and services.
• Coordinate with Sr. Engineers and other trades to ensure smooth turnaround contracting services.
• Develop cost databases and support management reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare and review submittals, plans, and data in turnaround management systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Cost Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP PM

SAP MM

Job description

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar, for a :

Engineer, Contracts & Costing.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective Contract life cycle for goods and services in a cost effective and professional manner to protect Company interests. This role is responsible for high value & complex contracting & capital procurement of services related to Turnaround Section. The role holder has a prime responsibility in coordinating with all Sr. Engineers within turnaround Section and other trades to ensure smooth running of the turnaround contracting services.

Roles in this level have responsibility for coordination of all turnaround project's aspects in review and development of planning, monitoring, control and maintaining turnaround details.

Communicate closely with Finance, commercial and supply chain to ensure the quality and correctness of data in the turnaround management system. Examine and evaluate the contractor's turnaround plans, procedures and performance.

This role shall support in preparation and establishment of the Company's long term rolling plan of Turnaround Future Capex Plan, in cooperation with Finance Department and all other QAFCO Departments.

Responsible for developing the cost database in accordance with the industry best practices and also maintains it in order to keep the cost data and its structure current.

This role includes supporting and assisting the Sr. Contracts & Logistics Engineer in preparing submittal of the required statistical reports and trends on a regular basis on the portfolio, to support Head of Turnaround and other stakeholders on having the status overview on turnaround execution.

Assist the Sr. Contracts & Logistics Engineer in maintaining, reviewing, and updating the turnaround control procedures and forms and ensure its adherence within the Section.

Key Responsibilities

• Contracting Process


• Planning & Control Systems


• Cost Estimation & Specifications


• Stakeholder Coordination


• Cost Control & Forecasting


• Budgeting & Financial Management


• Performance Monitoring & Analysis


• Cost Database Management

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Cost Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 10 years of direct and relevant experience in Contracts Management, Cost Control, Cost Estimation, Project Controls, or Turnaround/Maintenance Projects within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Energy, or Heavy Industrial sectors.


• Proven experience in procurement, tendering, budgeting, contract administration, and cost management activities.


• Experience in SAP PM and SAP MM modules is highly desirable.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent.


• PMP, AACE, or relevant Project Controls certification would be an advantage.

Job-Specific Requirements

• Strong understanding of turnaround planning and cost management methodologies.


• Ability to develop, review, and validate project cost estimates.


• Knowledge of contract types, tendering strategies, and procurement best practices.


• Demonstrated ability to prepare management reports, forecasts, and financial analyses.


• Ability to meet job-specific competency and performance requirements.


• You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office