Senior Mechanical Engineer – Buildings & Infrastructure Projects
Location: Qatar (Residential – Single Status)
Contract Type: 1-Year Secondment (Extendable)
Work Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, 8 hours per day
Work Arrangement: Day rate + Allowances
Job Purpose
A high-calibre opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the development and execution of major infrastructure and civil projects. This position requires both technical depth and leadership capabilities, supporting multi-disciplinary teams in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient mechanical engineering solutions across all project stages.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver technical services across the full project lifecycle, from concept definition through design, implementation, and technical review.
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Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering design activities, ensuring adherence to relevant codes, standards, and project specifications.
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Conduct engineering studies, prepare and verify engineering deliverables, and provide technical evaluations of bids.
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Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and external organisations to ensure scope clarity, technical compliance, and timely resolution of issues.
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Oversee the development and review of multi-disciplinary work scopes and ensure alignment with project goals.
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Support engineering standards governance, technical assurance activities, and quality control of design deliverables.
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Review and approve method statements and deviation requests, ensuring technical integrity and compliance.
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Promote adherence to environmental, process, and safety engineering policies.
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Provide structured support for training and development of junior team members and Qatari engineers.
Qualifications & Certifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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MMUP Grade A certification preferred.
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Certified QMS Lead Auditor (ISO 9001:2015) and knowledge of local standards advantageous.
Skills & Experience
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Minimum of 12 years’ experience in mechanical engineering within large-scale building, infrastructure, or civil projects.
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Strong command of piping/mechanical analysis tools such as CAESAR II and drafting tools like AutoCAD.
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Experience in 3D modelling of piping systems is a plus.
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Demonstrated knowledge of international codes, standards, and project engineering practices.
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Proven ability to manage engineering activities in a multi-project environment with tight deadlines and diverse teams.
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Strong communication and presentation skills in English.
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Able to work independently with minimal supervision while guiding teams across various project disciplines.
Additional Responsibilities
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Evaluate vendor technical qualifications and performance.
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Contribute to external FEED/EPIC engineering and scheduling coordination.
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Champion continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing across projects.
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Drive competency development within the engineering team, particularly for national development programmes.
Package Includes:
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Day rate contract
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Housing and transport allowances
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Medical insurance coverage
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Airfare provided every 5.5 months
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Visa support
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Gate passes and PPE provided
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Paid leave: 1 day per month
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Sick leave: 5 paid days annually