Engineering Lead (Piping - Field)

BH-554839
  • Competitive
  • Qatar Ras Laffan
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
🚨 Hiring: Engineering Lead (Piping - Field) | Qatar
📍 Location: Qatar
📄 Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
📅 Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week
🔄 Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
🏢 Client: Major LNG Project, Qatar
We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Lead (Piping - Field) to join a major LNG development project in Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading piping field engineering activities, overseeing EPC contractor performance, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant project execution. Based on the attached job description from, the role involves managing piping engineering deliverables, contractor interfaces, installation, testing, commissioning, and compliance with project standards.
Key Requirements
✅ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
✅ Minimum 8 years of experience in Piping Engineering roles
✅ At least 4 years of experience within the Oil & Gas industry
✅ Previous supervisory or contractor management experience
✅ LNG project experience preferred, particularly in field engineering environments
✅ Strong understanding of piping design standards, specifications, construction, commissioning, and operations
✅ Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering execution processes
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage piping field engineering activities for EPC execution.
  • Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Review and steward piping engineering deliverables, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • Monitor project progress, schedules, and milestones while providing recovery plans when required.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and project management standards.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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