Senior Project Engineer – Power & Water (IWPP) – RT0017

Ably Resources; Qatar; On-site; QAR 291,226 - 436,839; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer in Qatar. The role involves overseeing the full lifecycle delivery of major power generation and water infrastructure projects. Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in project management, especially with Integrated Water & Power Plant projects. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills are essential, along with proficiency in project management tools like Primavera P6 and SAP PS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years’ experience in project engineering or management within power generation and/or desalination.
• Experience working on Integrated Water & Power Plant projects.
• Knowledge of grid integration, distribution systems, and plant interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital projects from initiation through to close-out.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality of projects.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Project engineering and management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Feasibility analysis

Bid evaluation

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP PS

Job description

We are currently supporting a leading organisation within the energy sector in their search for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of major power generation and water infrastructure projects.

This is a key role responsible for driving projects from early concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, and within budget.

The Role

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, from initiation through to close‑out
• Ensure HSSE remains a top priority across all project phases
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality, ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and project requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years’ experience in project engineering / project management within power generation and/or desalination
• Strong experience working on IWPP (Integrated Water & Power Plant) projects
• Proven background operating on the client/owner side of major projects (Middle East experience preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in scope development, tendering, bid evaluation, contract management, and risk assessment
• Strong understanding of grid integration, distribution systems, and plant interfaces
• Full lifecycle project experience from feasibility through to commissioning and handover
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, SAP‑PS, and standard project management tools
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership capability

Additional

• Experience within renewable energy projects is advantageous
• Professional membership (e.g. engineering or project management institutions) is a plus