300 Construction jobs in Qatar

Job Title: Head of Construction

Location: Qatar

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced construction leader to take ownership of high-profile industrial projects at multiple plant sites. As Head of Construction, you will oversee the successful execution of all construction activities-ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards. You'll work closely with internal leadership and external partners to deliver technically complex, strategically important builds that drive the business forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Project Management

• Lead the delivery of construction projects across multiple plant sites, aligning with technical specifications, project timelines, and allocated budgets.
• Supervise daily construction operations and coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to maintain performance and standards.
• Monitor and report on construction progress through weekly and monthly updates to senior stakeholders.
• Host and lead meetings with stakeholders, including technical, commercial, and contractual parties.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with company standards, construction laws, and health and safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot on-site technical and managerial issues to minimise disruptions.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation across all phases of the construction lifecycle.

Strategic and Business Support

• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute strategic construction initiatives in line with wider business goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing construction team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships.

Leadership and Organisational Development

• Translate divisional strategy into executable plans within the construction function.
• Set clear team goals, monitor performance, and drive professional development.
• Champion workforce planning, training, and succession efforts to ensure business continuity.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Plan and manage the department budget, tracking expenditure and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement internal processes, systems, and policies to improve efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Promote a culture of innovation and operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in large-scale construction projects, including 4+ years in senior leadership or management roles.
• Strong leadership, people management, and team development skills.
• Proven experience in construction operations within industrial, energy, or utilities sectors.
• Experience working across multiple geographies or multicultural environments is advantageous.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with the power and water sectors, including trends and technologies.
• Proficiency in English is essential; Arabic is an advantage.
• Experience working within the GCC is preferred.

Application Process:

If you're an experienced construction leader ready to take on a pivotal role with regional impact, we encourage you to apply. Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment or interview.

Wood has an opportunity for a Principal Construction Engineer to join our team in Qatar. In this role, you will be responsible for driving success on projects ranging from $100 Million to $1 Billion by developing effective construction strategies and processes, reviewing and managing subcontractors, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a key role within the Wood Doha office, delivering across study, FEED, and detailed engineering scopes of work. You will be responsible for executing construction engineering work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or project procedures, while maintaining safety and quality within the manhour, cost, and schedule targets.

Reflecting the market focus of the office on both brownfield and greenfield opportunities, we seek multi-skilled personnel, particularly those with experience in:

Onshore Oil and Gas

Offshore Oil and Gas

• An undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in decommissioning.
• Demonstrable experience in oil and gas construction and decommissioning engineering throughout the project lifecycle, especially during Pre-FEED and FEED stages.
• Essential offshore experience.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the organization, across different cultures.
• Strong presentation and report writing skills.
• Proven leadership abilities in engaging, developing, and motivating teams in challenging environments.
• Decision-making skills and the ability to drive decision processes.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, and standards, with the ability to manage contractors.

Lifting Manager

Location: Qatar
Contract: 6–11 months (temporary, with potential extension)
Schedule: 5 days on / 2 days off, 8–10 hours per day

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lifting Manager to oversee safe and efficient lifting operations across offshore and onshore projects in Qatar. This role requires a qualified Appointed Person with strong technical knowledge, leadership ability, and proven experience managing critical and complex lifting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review lift plans for routine, complex, and critical lifts in line with international standards (LOLER, BS 7121).

• Conduct risk assessments and method statements for lifting operations.

• Act as the designated Appointed Person for lifting activities, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met.

• Liaise with crane operators, riggers, supervisors, and third-party vendors to coordinate lifts.

• Approve and sign lifting plans and permits to work (PTW).

• Ensure all lifting equipment is certified, inspected, and fit for purpose.

• Lead toolbox talks and pre-lift briefings to communicate risks and control measures.

• Maintain accurate records of lifting operations, certifications, and personnel competencies.

• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.

• Provide mentorship and training support to rigging and lifting teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised qualification as an Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in heavy lifting, ideally in offshore oil & gas or large-scale construction.

• Strong track record in planning and executing critical lifts.

• Offshore survival and medical certification (valid).

• In-depth knowledge of lifting equipment, rigging practices, and international safety standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of lifting engineering principles.

• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

• Proficiency with lift planning software and MS Office.

• Ability to work under pressure in demanding environments.

• High attention to detail and safety-focused mindset.

Job Description

The MEP Project Engineer will lead the effort in coordinating, scheduling, and managing the MEP trades and their associated design consultants, authorities, and subcontractors. The MEP Project Engineer will work with the project team to ensure successful completion of all MEP trade work. The MEP Project Engineer reports directly to the Project Manager.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the performance and quality control of all MEP trades. This includes but is not limited to the following scope of work: Mechanical, Plumbing, Medical Air, Vac and Gas, Ductwork, Building Controls, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, Tele/Data, AV, Security, Site Utilities, and Fire Protection.
• Fluency and familiarity with all contract documents.
• Manage and lead MEP subcontractors from contract award through project closeout.
• Coordinate with Design Consultants & Authorities to ensure design requirements are complied with.
• Implement and manage MEP coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to the start of installations. May involve the use of AutoCAD & Revit.
• Prior to installation, review shop drawings and submittals for compliance and completeness.
• Participate in the cost review and change order process as it relates to the MEP trades. Assist the Project Manager as necessary in estimating change orders.
• Review all pay requests from MEP subcontractors and ensure that they are proper and timely.
• Provide scheduling input to the project team as it relates to the MEP trades.
• Coordinate onsite MEP activities, materials procurement, and other related activities with Project Manager, Construction Manager & Senior Engineers.
• Communicate progress and prepare appropriate reports as needed and requested.
• Troubleshoot and assist in the resolution of field installation issues.
• Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors. Chair additional meetings with the MEP subcontractors as necessary.
• Coordinate the installation of owner-provided equipment as it relates to the MEP trades.
• Monitor the installation and start-up of MEP systems and commissioning of the project with Engineer & Owner.
• Coordinate and manage the owner training process.
• Manage the closeout process for the MEP trades.
• Maintain good relationships with co-workers, vendors, subcontractors, owners, engineers, and architects.

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Construction/MEP Coordination.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong grasp of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and low-voltage systems.
• General understanding of Building Codes, Mechanical Codes, Electrical Codes, and Plumbing Codes as they relate to construction of projects.
• Experienced dealing with MEP subcontracts and subcontractors.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Revit and AutoCAD skills are a plus.
• Desire to be a team player.
• Strong communication skills.

1. Responsible for the progress of all field/construction activities.
2. Assist in following up with contractors and subcontractors in the Instrument & Electrical discipline scope during construction phases to assure quality, environmental, health, and safety aspects of the work.
3. Participate in safety walks and quality surveillance activities, prepare reports, and follow up on the closure of all identified actions.
4. Responsible for the progress of all construction activities within the Instrument & Electrical discipline.
5. Prepare and follow up with the contractor(s)/sub-contractor(s) on pre-commissioning and commissioning activities; planning and execution to ensure that day-to-day commissioning activities are executed safely and prepare for & participate in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR).
6. Prepare field progress reports and identify and correct contractual non-conformities.
7. Prepare and report on KPIs for construction activities.
8. Ensure that all activities and works in the area of responsibility are done in full compliance with the HSE requirements of QAFCO and the relevant authorities.
   
   

1. The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Instrument/Electronic/Control Engineering.
2. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the Fertilizer, Oil & Gas, or Petrochemical industry.
3. The candidate shall have proven project experience in managing works related to field instrumentation, process control and safety shutdown systems, rotating machinery instrumentation & controls, process gas analyzers, and experience in switchboards, transformers, circuit breakers, UPS, PLCs, distribution boards, control panels, relays, electrical systems of elevators/lifts, EOT cranes, motors, cables, earthing, fire and gas alarm & siren systems, public address systems, IP-based audio/video systems, data system & telephone system requirements, CCTV systems, and connectivity of electrical/instrument systems, lighting & power distribution, electrical & instrument systems of HVAC and their interfaces, evaluation of bids and contracts, etc.
4. Work experience engaging with project teams for pre-construction reviews and preparation, experience in reviewing technical documents/drawings, preparing job safety analyses, method statements, schedules, conducting reviews for QA/QC, safety, health and environment, toolbox meetings compliance during site execution, preparation and execution of installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning and testing activities, livening up of power, inter-discipline communication and coordination, lockout/tagout during job execution, red mark-ups, planning, scheduling, and progress reporting are preferred requirements for this position.
5. The candidate shall have sound knowledge and application of network architecture, communication protocols, media and accessories (TCP/IP, Modbus, Ethernet, fiber optic, network switches, etc.), hazardous area standards (NEC/IEC/ATEX), work permit systems, enclosure protection standards (NEMA/IEC), safety standards, document standards, environmental standards, and various international standards like IEC/ANSI/ISA/EEMUA, etc., applicable to the instrument discipline.
6. Must display a very high awareness and knowledge of safety procedures for working in live plants.
7. Ability to operate standard PC applications. Knowledge of MS Office, MS Projects, and/or Primavera is essential.
8. Technical report writing skills.
9. Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

1. Enter the time sheets for workers and equipment on a daily basis.
2. Inform PM about idling of equipment due to breakdown and lack of work front.
3. Initiate inspection request, prepare quality records and forward to QA/QC personnel.
4. Liaise with lab personnel for testing activities.
5. Liaise with PM/CM/QA/QC personnel and clarify technical doubts.
6. Control and minimize the wastage of materials and consumables.
7. Analyze the output of manpower and equipment, work out the production target for each activity.
8. Request for material from stores through MIS through Project Engineer.
9. Thoroughly understand the Permit To Work system and ensure implementation.
10. Act as a trustee of the company ensuring outstanding performance in all HSE matters.
11. Ensure implementation of Company IMS Standards requirements in its true spirit so as to ensure meeting company objectives.
12. Any other assignments given from time to time by the Project Manager/In charge of the Project.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar roles within large companies, including at least 4 years in progressively managerial positions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Solid people management skills
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are a plus
• Ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders, senior executives, management teams, and external partners or advisors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment

Responsibilities:

• Support business operations and lead project teams
• Ensure all construction activities comply with organizational standards and legal regulations, maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Identify and resolve technical and managerial issues on-site to facilitate smooth construction progress and minimize delays
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of construction activities, including contracts, progress reports, and compliance records for transparency and accountability
• Manage all construction activities at plant sites, ensuring projects meet specifications, timelines, and budgets
• Oversee daily operations of construction projects, coordinating with contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality and efficiency
• Regularly review project progress and provide detailed reports to the Business Development Manager
• Lead contractual and technical meetings with contractors, developers, purchasers, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and collaboration

Automation Engineer – Qatar, Doha

Siemens Digital Industries is a leading innovator in automation and digitalization. Our mission is to support customers in leveraging growth, profit opportunities and ecological footprint in the discrete and process industries. Our Digital Enterprise portfolio integrates virtual and real worlds – with a unique end-to-end portfolio and Digital Twins across the entire value chain. It focuses on the needs of specific verticals.We continually expand our Digital Enterprise portfolio to include groundbreaking technologies and offer industry-specific end-to-end solutions for companies of all sizes.

Join our Digital Industries as the Automation Engineer in Siemens Qatar Doha office in Jaidah Square and help us re-imagine the world by finding solutions and making the world a smarter place for tomorrow.

You‘ll make an impact by:

• Implement assigned engineering packages, using project specific software programming techniques
• Analyse the technical specification, testing and documentation requirement of the project given by the Lead Engineer for the relevant work package
• Testing and Commissioning of the engineered solution at customer sites
• Support Lead Engineer and Project Manager for project execution activities
• Technical clarification with customers and sub-suppliers
• Actively utilize all sources of information, know-how and experience for a project specific and entrepreneurial use.
• Make use of opportunities to learn from others and share experience
• To support customers internally and externally and to support the back-office operations when required.
• Preparing project documents i.e., IO lists, BOM, FDS, Control Philosophy, Method Statement, testing procedures, etc. to instruct the users how to use the device and other safety instructions and provide efficient deliverables with quality on time.
• Using Siemens automation software to write PLC programs and testing the program using automation equipment for its reliability. Assist in development of software testing, Hardware testing, Quality Assurance processes and As-built support.
• Troubleshooting any faults in the system and preparing RCA reports.
• Supervising the installation of automation systems and providing guidance and support to the Technicians.
• Support in customers workshops, meetings, events and presentations as and when needed.
• Cybersecurity design, engineering, testing and commissioning.
• Apply methods to integrate electrical/electronic, mechanical and software components/subsystems into one system and ensure correct function.

Your success is grounded in

• You should be a graduate withBachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical / Instrumentation / Electronics / Industrial Automation Engineering or equivalent with at least 7 years in the field of PLC, SCADA, HMI, OT Cybersecurity, Networking, etc. on Siemens products and portfolios.
• Preferably trained in Distributed Control Systems and PCS7.
• You should have hands-on knowledge & experience of Siemens PLC programming languages such as Function Blocks, ladder logic, CFC, SFC, Safety Matrix, etc.
• You should have hands-on knowledge & experience in SCL / STL Coding and Block Customizations
• You should have hands-on knowledge & experience in various industrial communication protocols
• You should have hand-on knowledge & experience in various Microsoft office tools, HW Engineering tools (AutoCAD / EPLAN).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimum guidance.
• Ability for self-learning.
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good internal and external stakeholder management skills.

You’ll benefit from

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• An environment where everyone can bring their whole self and feel a sense of belonging.
• the foundation to develop personally and professionally.
• Extraordinary variety of learning & development opportunities

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We value your outstanding identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

We celebrate the fact that our people are individuals and have different preferences and needs. If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That’s why we recruit extraordinary minds from all walks of life. We are committed to furthering our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and are happy to give the opportunity to discuss flexibility and reasonable adjustment requirements. Many of our teams are working optimally in a remote, virtual adding to our ability to offer more flexibility on how you handle your time.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.

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Senior Project Director (Construction) - Infrastructure

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Director to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of large-scale infrastructure construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of multiple construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The portfolio may include transportation networks, drainage and utilities, tunneling works, public realm developments, and other major civil infrastructure works.

1. Lead and manage the execution of a portfolio of complex construction projects from mobilization to final handover.
2. Establish project governance, reporting, and control systems to ensure effective monitoring of schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
3. Direct and coordinate the work of project managers, resident engineers, and site teams to ensure consistent delivery performance.
4. Maintain proactive communication and engagement with clients, authorities, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
5. Drive construction progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies at portfolio level.
6. Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements and industry best practices.
7. Oversee contract administration, claims management, and change control processes.
8. Contribute to strategic planning and business development through market insights and client relationship building.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from a recognized Western institution (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 20+ years of professional experience in infrastructure construction management, with significant experience at program or portfolio level.
• Proven track record in successfully delivering multi-billion-dollar construction programs, including roads, drainage, utilities, tunneling, and major civil works.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) certification is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of international construction standards, contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), and Gulf-region regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing large multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.

• Exceptional strategic planning, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Strong financial and contractual management capabilities.
• Ability to foster collaboration across multiple teams and contractors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English (Arabic is a plus).

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