Head, Project Engineering

Advanced Search; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search is hiring for Head, Project Engineering in Qatar to serve as the Senior Discipline Engineering Authority for Infrastructure & Civil scope. You will lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with objectives, standards, and best practices.

This role provides strategic engineering project management to deliver safe, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in Infrastructure & Civil projects within the Oil & Gas industry, predominantely in major project execution.
• At least 10 years of proven experience leading discipline engineering teams on major projects, with 5+ years in team management or leadership.
• Strong background in project management, discipline engineering, construction, and supervision across all project lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern all discipline engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Provide strategic engineering project management to deliver safe, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Ensure alignment with corporate standards and industry best practices while managing time, cost, and quality in multi‑project environments.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Discipline engineering

Infrastructure & Civil

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

B.Sc in Engineering

PMP certification

Professional membership

Job description

Primary Purpose Of The Job

The Head, Project Engineering serves as the Senior Discipline Engineering Authority for the Infrastructure & Civil scope of the Qatar Energy MIC Business Park Major Project. The role leads and governs all discipline engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence, engineering integrity, and full alignment with project objectives. It provides strategic engineering project management to deliver safe, high‑quality, timely, and cost‑effective solutions in accordance with corporate standards and industry best practices.

Required Experience And Skills

Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in Infrastructure & Civil projects within the Oil & Gas industry, predominantly in major project execution. At least 10 years of proven experience leading discipline engineering teams on major projects, including a minimum of 5 years in team management or an equivalent leadership role. Strong background in project management, discipline engineering, construction, and supervision, with demonstrated capability across all stages of the project lifecycle. Extensive experience applying industry best practices and working with company systems, processes, and engineering standards. Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, communication, conflict‑resolution, and presentation skills. Excellent proficiency in English, with strong capabilities in report writing, presentation delivery, and leading multi‑disciplinary meetings. Demonstrated ability to manage project time, cost, and quality within complex, multi‑project environments.

Educational Qualifications

B. Sc. in an Engineering discipline from a recognized University, higher degree would be advantageous. Membership of a recognized professional engineering association/institution. PMP certification would be advantageous.