Head of Engineering (Brownfield)
BH-554150
Posted: 02/11/2026
- Competitive
- Qatar Doha
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
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Petrochemical
๐จ Hiring: Head of Engineering (Brownfield) ๐จ
๐ Location: Qatar (100% Onshore)
๐ Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
๐ Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week
๐ Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
๐๏ธ Project: Major Offshore Oil & Gas Brownfield Development Project
We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering (Brownfield) to lead and govern multidisciplinary engineering activities associated with brownfield modifications, upgrades, tie-ins, and integration with existing offshore facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class energy project and play a key leadership role throughout engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and project handover phases.
Key Responsibilities
โ Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities for brownfield modifications and offshore facility integration.
โ Provide engineering leadership, governance, and technical assurance throughout project execution.
โ Manage interfaces between Engineering, Operations, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning teams.
โ Oversee site surveys, field verification, engineering studies, tie-ins, and shutdown planning activities.
โ Coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure technical, quality, and schedule compliance.
โ Lead the resolution of engineering challenges, design changes, technical queries, and field modifications.
โ Monitor engineering progress, risks, interfaces, and mitigation plans to protect project milestones.
โ Promote standardization, lessons learned, value improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
๐ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, or related discipline).
๐ข๏ธ Minimum 10 years of engineering and project execution experience on major projects.
๐ญ At least 6 years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
๐จโ๐ผ Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or engineering leadership role.
๐ Extensive brownfield engineering and offshore facility modification experience.
โ๏ธ Strong knowledge of SIMOPS, shutdowns, tie-ins, constructability, field verification, and offshore engineering standards.
๐ป Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SP3D, Navisworks, and project management systems.
๐ฃ๏ธ Excellent communication, leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
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.
๐ Location: Qatar (100% Onshore)
๐ Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
๐ Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week
๐ Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
๐๏ธ Project: Major Offshore Oil & Gas Brownfield Development Project
We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering (Brownfield) to lead and govern multidisciplinary engineering activities associated with brownfield modifications, upgrades, tie-ins, and integration with existing offshore facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class energy project and play a key leadership role throughout engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and project handover phases.
Key Responsibilities
โ Lead multidisciplinary engineering activities for brownfield modifications and offshore facility integration.
โ Provide engineering leadership, governance, and technical assurance throughout project execution.
โ Manage interfaces between Engineering, Operations, Construction, Installation, and Commissioning teams.
โ Oversee site surveys, field verification, engineering studies, tie-ins, and shutdown planning activities.
โ Coordinate EPC contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure technical, quality, and schedule compliance.
โ Lead the resolution of engineering challenges, design changes, technical queries, and field modifications.
โ Monitor engineering progress, risks, interfaces, and mitigation plans to protect project milestones.
โ Promote standardization, lessons learned, value improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
๐ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, or related discipline).
๐ข๏ธ Minimum 10 years of engineering and project execution experience on major projects.
๐ญ At least 6 years of Oil & Gas industry experience.
๐จโ๐ผ Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or engineering leadership role.
๐ Extensive brownfield engineering and offshore facility modification experience.
โ๏ธ Strong knowledge of SIMOPS, shutdowns, tie-ins, constructability, field verification, and offshore engineering standards.
๐ป Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SP3D, Navisworks, and project management systems.
๐ฃ๏ธ Excellent communication, leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
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.