Lifting Engineer

LIFTING ENGINEER

Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Contract Duration: 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2029

A major energy operator is seeking an experienced Lifting Engineer to support offshore construction and installation activities on large-scale oil and gas developments. The role will focus on overseeing heavy lifting operations, non-routine lifts, and complex offshore installations, ensuring all work is executed safely and in compliance with approved engineering standards.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-value offshore engineering projects involving platform installations, subsea infrastructure, and complex construction activities within a technically demanding environment.

• Manage offshore heavy lifting and non-routine lifting operations for topsides, jackets, and subsea installations
• Oversee installation activities for pipelines, umbilicals, skids, tie-in spools, risers, and J-tubes
• Ensure all lifting and installation activities are carried out in accordance with approved scope of work, engineering designs, drawings, and safety standards
• Provide technical guidance to contractors during offshore lifting and installation activities
• Review and approve contractor lifting plans, certificates, schedules, procedures, and method statements
• Review and comment on contractor construction engineering documentation and deliverables
• Participate in engineering and project workshops including constructability reviews, SIMOPS, schedule risk analysis, model reviews, and lifting plan reviews
• Coordinate lifting activities with internal project teams, operations teams, and external contractors
• Monitor contractor performance including manpower deployment, equipment usage, and project progress
• Identify potential project risks and construction challenges and recommend mitigation measures
• Maintain daily records of construction progress and highlight any deviations or issues
• Ensure contractors comply with work permit requirements and project safety conditions
• Liaise with engineering disciplines during design, procurement, and construction phases
• Coordinate with third-party agencies and project stakeholders on lifting and installation matters
• Support the development and improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and technical guidelines

• BSc, Higher National Diploma, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from a recognized institution
• Additional training or certification in safety, quality control, or construction practices is advantageous
• Minimum 10 to 12 years of experience in offshore oil and gas construction projects
• Proven experience coordinating and supervising offshore heavy lifting and complex installation activities
• Experience working on large-scale engineering, procurement, installation, and construction projects
• Strong ability to review and approve contractor deliverables including lifting plans and engineering documentation
• Good understanding of offshore construction standards, safety practices, and quality control requirements
• Ability to review method statements, inspection and test plans, construction schedules, and technical drawings
• Strong communication and coordination skills within multi-disciplinary and multicultural project teams
• Computer literate with the ability to work with engineering documentation and project management systems
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

• Long-term offshore engineering project involvement
• Opportunity to work on complex offshore construction and installation activities
• Exposure to major offshore oil and gas developments
• Collaborative engineering environment within a multidisciplinary project team