Senior Construction Supervisor - Mechanical / Piping

Senior Construction Supervisor – Mechanical / Piping

Location : Onshore, Qatar (Site-Based)

Contract : Initial 12-month secondment, with potential for extension

Schedule : 5 days on / 2 days off | 8–10 hours per day

Visa / Sponsorship : Open to candidates eligible to work in Qatar. Sponsorship available for the right applicant.

About the Opportunity :

An exciting site-based opportunity to work with a major operating company on one of the largest onshore oil and gas developments in the region. We’re seeking experienced construction professionals with deep mechanical and piping expertise to take a lead role in overseeing and coordinating major construction activities in both greenfield and brownfield environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and supervise the day-to-day site construction activities in line with HSE policies and project goals.

Act as the on-site HSE leader and ensure all contractor works are executed safely.

Coordinate with the main contractor during mechanical / piping works execution and oversee the integration of works in live plant environments.

Review technical documentation including drawings, method statements, material requests, and risk assessments.

Attend and sign off on inspections and tests as per ITPs, and verify material deliveries and constructability.

Monitor and support site progress, material arrivals, and contractor performance, proposing improvements where needed.

Oversee lifting operations and ensure crane studies and plans are effectively managed (Approved Lifting Supervisor certificate is a plus).

Liaise with quality, quantity surveying, and project control teams for progress verification and documentation.

Approve work permits, monitor site safety compliance, and manage punch list and mechanical completion activities.

Lead system walkdowns, ensure accurate as-built documentation, and support timely close-out of construction deliverables.

Interface with QA / QC and other discipline supervisors to ensure efficient coordination across site activities.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.

Formal training in QA / QC or inspection-related functions preferred.

12–15 years’ experience in mechanical and piping construction within oil and gas sector, with direct exposure to :

Greenfield construction projects

Brownfield / live plant operations

Tie-in work and system integration

LOTO and work permit systems

Material and pressure testing, fabrication and erection of various piping systems (carbon steel, stainless / alloy, GRE / GRV etc.)

At least 10 years in EPIC contractor roles as Construction Supervisor or Superintendent.

Minimum 5 years in client-side or PMC supervisory positions preferred.

Strong command of international standards and codes (ASME, ANSI, ISO, API, NFPA, etc.).

Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings and P&IDs.

Skilled in the use of MS Office and discipline-relevant engineering software.

Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication and team coordination skills.

Prior experience in Qatar or other GCC industrial zones is highly desirable.