Engineering Lead (Civil & Structural)

Doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1274247
location
Location Doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published June 9, 2026

Engineering Lead (Civil & Structural) - Qatar

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Job Purpose

  • Responsible for overseeing the EPC Contractor in the delivery of all aspects of Civil & Structural engineering, including design, materials, technical specifications, and execution strategy.
  • Accountable for the planning and execution of detailed design, procurement, and installation activities.
  • Ensures that all technical requirements (e.g., project specifications, procedures) are properly developed and implemented during the EPC phase and fully comply with project requirements.
  • Works collaboratively across disciplines to ensure that designs consider the full production lifecycle.

Reporting and Relationships

Reporting:

  • Reports to: Engineering Area Manager (Field)
  • Direct Reports: None

Internal Interfaces:

  • Regular collaboration with Engineering Manager, Field Engineering Area Manager, and discipline leads across Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Telecom, and Loss Prevention.
  • Interfaces with Operations Advisors, Project Engineers, and Interface Management teams.
  • Frequent coordination with Operations, SEQ (Safety, Environment & Quality), and Engineering departments.

Job Context & Major Challenges

  • Responsible for reviewing and verifying the design and implementation of Civil & Structural deliverables, including:

    • Reinforced concrete structures
    • Steel structures
    • Underground facilities
    • Buildings and architectural works

Key Challenges:

  1. Managing EPC contract execution and Civil & Structural engineering activities to ensure delivery aligned with project requirements from award through to Provisional Acceptance.
  2. Maintaining a strong and collaborative working relationship with the EPC contractor to ensure timely and compliant engineering delivery.
  3. Ensuring alignment and effective communication with key stakeholders, particularly Operations and SEQ, to support seamless execution of engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Civil & Structural Engineering.
  • At least 4 years of experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory, leadership, or contractor oversight capacity.
  • Proven experience managing contractors, subcontractors, or vendors.
  • Preferably experienced in large-scale LNG or similar major industrial projects.
  • Strong understanding of:

    • Engineering design standards, specifications, and codes
    • Safety and compliance requirements
    • Onshore facilities, utility systems, construction, and operations

Application

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website or send your updated CV to: norniqmah.abkarim@airswift.com

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