Senior Drainage Advisor

About the role

A leading international engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Drainage Advisor to support a major drainage and wastewater infrastructure programme in Qatar. This senior strategic position provides technical and operational leadership across drainage network operations, asset management, governance, contract management and performance improvement within a large‑scale utility environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical advisory support for drainage and wastewater operations.
• Advise on drainage network operations, maintenance and asset management best practices.
• Support operational performance improvement, governance and business transformation initiatives.
• Review and improve policies, procedures, operational processes and risk management strategies.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Support contract management and ensure operational compliance with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to long‑term planning and continuous improvement of drainage infrastructure and services.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.
• Approximately 30 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years in the wastewater industry.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Operations & Maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of drainage networks, wastewater systems and utility operations.
• Experience in asset management, contract management and operational performance improvement.
• Previous experience in technical advisory, programme management or senior engineering leadership.
• Experience within the Middle East is highly desirable; Chartered Engineer status or professional accreditation is advantageous.

Required skills

• Utility operations
• Engineering leadership
• Wastewater systems
• Contract management
• Programme Management
• Technical advisory
• Operational performance improvement
• Drainage networks
• Asset Management