Senior Project Expert – Pumping Stations

We are seeking a Senior Project Expert with a solid foundation in pumping stations to support the management and delivery of major infrastructure projects in Doha, Qatar. The role holds overarching responsibility for project delivery across all disciplines — technical, commercial and project controls including programme, planning, HSE, quality, risk and systems compliance — and involves close liaison with delivery teams, stakeholders and legal authorities to ensure projects complete on time and within cost.

Management of Project objectives and goals amongst other things to ensure that targets are being met and progress is being delivered for Authority managed Projects.

Responsible for the Project Management of Projects and Programme(s) of Works within various Sections.

Responsible for the management and delivery of all Project technical, commercial, Project controls (including programme, planning, HSE, quality, risk, systems compliance) and other required disciplines necessary to ensure Authority goals are met.

Ensure, review and where necessary draft recommendations or other documentation in processing requests for variation, addendum, extension of time, etc. in accordance with Authority policies and guidelines.

Provide regular progress reports and elevate issues on behalf of the Authority.

Convene and attend relevant meetings.

Ensure and review compliance with Project Management procedures and processes

Liaise with heads of delivery teams and key stakeholders to effectively manage various Projects

Coordinate with all relevant parties and representatives such as owners and legal authorities to minimise any disruption and ensure the completion of the Projects in time and within cost

Overarching responsibility for Project delivery across all disciplines (including technical, commercial, Project controls — programme, planning, HSE, quality, risk, systems compliance etc.)

Manage Senior Management Team meetings and strategic workshops

Collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Elevate any issues on behalf of the Authority and collect and update periodic reports for the Projects and submit them to higher management to provide clear information on the status and extent of progress of works in the Projects.

Continually seek and capture lessons learned from the Project and use this intelligence to improve systems, tools and processes

Minimum 20 years’ overall post graduate experience with expertise in pumping station works.

At least 12 years’ experience with a Programme Management Consultant (PMC) organisation or similar delivering large multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes.

In-depth understanding of construction procedures, material procurement and Project Management principles

Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large multidisciplinary Projects involving civil, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical works.

Knowledgeable in underground construction, health and safety, international codes, standards and guidelines.

A "rounded profile", with experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management analysis and commercial considerations

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University in Engineering

Evidence of discipline specific professional qualification PMP or equivalent

Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken

Chartered engineer status from a recognised institution

Driver’s License

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Experience of working in Qatar and / or the Gulf region

Senior Project Expert – Pumping Stations