Lead Piping Engineer

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Piping Engineer to join the project team. The candidate will contribute to the delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Definition and approval of technical scopes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing technical expertise to the business.
• Contributing to business growth.
• May manage and supervise teams AND/OR act as a technical specialist.

Position is based in Qatar on a long term basis.

The Lead Piping Engineer performs complex assignments often requiring development of new or improved products, processes or techniques.

• Supervises and participates in delivery of complex engineering tasks.
• Formulates and directs investigations or prototype, model and system studies, evaluating and interpreting data obtained and recommending practical application of results.
• Contributes to successful project completion by participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and complex coordination requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of design engineering solutions.
• Reviews project‑related documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Supervises complex engineering tasks related to a portion of a major project.
• Work consists of complex procedures and tasks where diagnostic ability is required to assess the situation and identify appropriate actions to follow.
• Assignments cover broad and complex subject matter where issues and factors may be characterized by unusual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem.
• Exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Participates in incident investigations as required.
• Assesses work against standards, aims and specifications.
• Adheres to and complies with relevant discipline‑specific procedures and provides feedback for continuous improvement.
• Manages key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities.
• Organises, actively participates and occasionally leads design reviews.

• Provides expert advice on design processes, construction methods and other technical areas.
• Advises on the development of new engineering methods and participates in short‑ and long‑range planning.
• Solves problems requiring application of research data in own and allied professional disciplines; exercises mature business judgement in devising practical, economical solutions.
• Performs the role of Technical Authority when appointed.
• Evaluates options and selects technical solutions that optimise technical and financial success.
• Acts as technical custodian for low to medium value bids and proposals.
• Provides awareness of technical advancements and new ways to serve customer needs.
• Helps establish a culture of technical excellence through role‑modelling and communicating expectations.
• Undertakes Technical Bid Evaluation for subcontracted scopes and may have oversight of vendors.

• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as seeking opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Contributes to engineering bids and proposals.

• May be responsible for supervising technical specialists or engineers responsible for complex technical tasks.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to teams of professional and non‑professional staff.
• Outlines requirements, assigns tasks, and supervises progress to ensure targets and specifications are being met.
• Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports.
• Monitors compliance with competence standards.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans; supports development and retention of motivated and competent people.
• Manages performance of direct reports.
• Supports and supervises tasks delegated to direct reports / respective team.
• Manages and directs resources efficiently and effectively.
• In consultancy business areas, may manage multiple small projects, with responsibility for cost, risk, resource allocation and risk.
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