Head, Construction - Offshore Heavy Lift Installation

About the role

QatarEnergy is looking for a Head of Construction for the BH Redevelopment Project in Doha, Qatar. The role covers the transportation and offshore heavy-lift installation of topsides, jackets, bridge support structures and topside floatover operations, ensuring that offshore execution complies with the approved Scope of Work, AFC drawings and QatarEnergy standards.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure offshore installation support engineering and execution, including floatover and heavy-lift activities, comply with the approved Scope of Work, AFC drawings and QatarEnergy safety, environmental, technical standards and specifications.
• Act as the interface between the Assistant Manager Construction, Asset Holder, Contractor and Senior Installation Supervisors.
• Provide guidance to Senior Construction Supervisors and the Contractor so that offshore subsea installation activities meet QatarEnergy requirements.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in offshore floatover and heavy-lift installation projects, including topsides, jackets, bridges and associated offshore structures.
• Proven experience in offshore Transportation & Installation (T&I) activities, including load-out, transportation, material inspections and offshore execution.
• Strong experience delivering offshore Oil & Gas EPIC projects.
• Experience reviewing construction method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), schedules and technical drawings.
• Experience leading and supervising multinational and multicultural contractor workforces.
• B.Sc. in Engineering or Construction Management, or a Diploma in Engineering, or Petroleum Engineering, HND/Advanced Diploma L3 (SVQ/NVQ-L3) or equivalent, plus relevant courses in Safety, Quality Control and Construction.
• Experience as a Company Site Representative is an advantage.

Required skills

• Capability to review and approve contractor engineering, construction and installation deliverables.
• Sound knowledge of industry standards, quality, HSE and environmental requirements.
• Ability to identify project risks, resolve issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency.