Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure and Utilities
Location: Qatar
Employment Type: Long Term Contract
Work Pattern: Site and Office Based
Overview
An established engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design review and technical oversight of major infrastructure and utilities projects. This is a senior role for a technically strong engineer with extensive experience across roads, wet and dry utilities, and large-scale developments in the Middle East.
You will play a key role in ensuring that complex infrastructure schemes are delivered to the highest standards of safety, compliance and technical excellence. This position offers exposure to multi-disciplinary coordination, authority approvals and high-profile developments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and perform design review and technical evaluation for roads, highways and utilities projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and applicable codes.
Review vertical and horizontal alignments, cross-sections, grading designs and super-elevation calculations.
Review and approve contractor shop drawings, method statements, material submissions, Inspection and Test Plans and technical submittals related to civil and utility works.
Oversee installation of wet and dry utility networks including potable water, irrigation, firefighting, sewerage, stormwater, district cooling, electrical networks, street lighting, ICT and gas systems where applicable.
Review hydraulic calculations, network layouts and capacity assessments.
Ensure correct alignment, levels, protection and separation of services in accordance with authority requirements and recognised standards.
Participate in constructability reviews and provide practical solutions to design and site issues.
Support testing and commissioning activities and ensure full documentation and compliance.
Review and assess contract variations, technical deviations and change orders, making recommendations in line with approved standards.
Respond to technical queries and requests for information, maintaining effective communication with project stakeholders.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors and sub-consultants to resolve clashes and interface issues, including review of 3D coordination models.
Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
Prepare technical reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
Support the development of junior engineers and participate in structured technical training initiatives.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer or equivalent recognised professional registration is preferred.
Project Management certification such as PMP is desirable.
Minimum 12 years of post-graduate experience within engineering consultancy environments.
At least 10 years of experience in the design or construction management of large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads and utilities.
Strong experience in road works design including grading, paving and drainage.
Advanced experience in the design of pressurised and gravity utility networks, including hydraulic modelling, design reporting and technical evaluation of modelling outputs.
Proven experience reviewing design software outputs and carrying out independent engineering checks.
Familiarity with international standards such as BS, EN and ASTM, as well as regional infrastructure and utility authority regulations in the Gulf region.
Experience with 3D coordination environments and BIM-based workflows.
Strong understanding of dry utilities from a civil engineering perspective, including substations, high and low voltage networks and associated civil infrastructure.
Experience reviewing traffic impact assessments, junction design and highway rehabilitation works.
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary contractors and resolve complex site issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including preparation of detailed technical documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within fast-paced project environments.
Experience on international projects, particularly in the Middle East, is highly desirable.