Head of Project Controls & Services – Offshore Projects

Ably Resources; Qatar; On-site; QAR 436,839 - 582,452; Full time

Job summary

A major international energy operator is seeking a Head of Project Controls & Services to join their leadership team in Qatar. This high-impact role involves overseeing project controls for large offshore projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Candidates should have at least 18 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, with significant leadership experience in project controls. Proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and SAP is required. Interested individuals should contact Ross Thomson.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years’ experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
• At least 8 years in a senior / leadership Project Controls role.
• Strong experience across major offshore projects (EPIC lifecycle).

Responsibilities

• Drive project controls excellence across complex offshore developments.
• Ensure delivery is achieved on time and within budget.
• Support robust project execution from engineering to start-up.

Skills

Project governance

Cost management

Budget control

Planning & scheduling

Contracts & procurement support

Document control

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Head of Project Controls & Services – Offshore Projects
Qatar (Office-Based)
Direct Hire

We are currently supporting a major international energy operator in the search for a Head of Project Controls & Services to join their leadership team, supporting a portfolio of large-scale offshore projects.

This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for driving project controls excellence across complex offshore developments, ensuring delivery is achieved on time, within budget, and aligned with project objectives.

The Role:

• Cost management & budget control
• Planning & scheduling
• Contracts & procurement support
• Accounts payable & financial tracking
• Document control & reporting
• Project governance & administrative functions

You will play a key role in ensuring robust project execution across the full lifecycle, from engineering through to commissioning and start-up.

Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years’ experience within the Oil & Gas industry
• At least 8 years in a senior / leadership Project Controls role
• Background with operators, EPC contractors, or engineering consultancies
• Strong experience across major offshore projects (EPIC lifecycle)

Hands-on experience with:

• Primavera P6 / P6 Analytics / Risk Analysis
• MS Project & MS Office
• SAP

If this role is of interest to you or someone you may know then please contact Ross Thomson.