Engineering Lead (Piping - Field)

Hiring: Engineering Lead – Piping (Field)
Location: Qatar - Raslaffan (Onshore Project Site)
Industry: Oil & Gas / LNG
Employment Type: Contract (Long-Term Project)
Work Schedule & Setup

• 100% Onshore
• Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
• 6 Days/Week
• 8–10 Hours/Day

  🔹 Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead – Piping (Field) to oversee EPC contractor performance and ensure successful delivery of piping engineering scope across all phases of the project.
The role involves managing piping design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring full alignment with project specifications, safety standards, and lifecycle requirements.

🔹 Key Responsibilities
Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Lead and oversee Piping Field Engineering activities across EPC contractors
• Ensure piping systems comply with:
  • Project specifications
  • Engineering standards & codes
  • Safety and operational requirements
• Manage design and execution for:
  • Large-bore piping systems
  • Cryogenic piping
  • High-pressure steam & sour gas services
  • Control valves, MOVs, PRVs, and manual valves

Project & Contractor Management

• Manage EPC contractor performance including:
  • Resource capability (headcount, qualifications)
  • Engineering deliverables and reporting
• Validate:
  • Design tools and methodologies
  • Execution plans and deliverables
• Drive timely procurement and contract scope execution

Stakeholder & Interface Coordination

• Coordinate with:
  • Engineering disciplines
  • Operations, QA/QC, and HSE teams
• Ensure alignment across:
  • Project lifecycle phases
  • Design integrity and operability

Planning & Reporting

• Manage piping engineering schedules and milestones
• Prepare:
  • Progress reports
  • Recovery plans for delays
  • Change management recommendations

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Project standards and engineering specifications
  • Corporate policies and procedures
• Develop and review:
  • Engineering procedures and policies

🔹 Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 8+ years in Piping Engineering
At least 1 year in supervisory/leadership role
Strong experience in:

• Oil & Gas / LNG projects
• EPC project environments
• Contractor oversight

Preferred:

• Field experience on large LNG projects

🔹 Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Piping design codes & standards
  • Onshore LNG facilities and utilities
• Ability to review:
  • Engineering drawings, specifications, and datasheets
• Strong planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills (English)

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.