Engineering Lead (Hydrographic)
Location: Doha, Qatar (Onshore / Ras Laffan project sites)
Contract: 36 months
Work Schedule: 5 days per week (12-week rotation / 2-week off rotation)
Working Hours: 8–10 hours per day

Overview
An opportunity is available for an experienced Engineering Lead (Hydrographic) to support a major LNG offshore and nearshore development programme in Qatar. This role provides technical leadership across hydrographic and survey engineering activities supporting dredging, reclamation, and marine infrastructure works.

You will act as the focal point for all survey-related engineering activities, ensuring high-quality data acquisition, analysis, and integration into project design and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical survey activities
Define survey scope, methodologies, and technical specifications in line with project requirements
Manage and supervise survey contractors and ensure compliance with technical, contractual, and HSE standards
Review and approve survey procedures, methodologies, and deliverables including bathymetry and seabed mapping
Ensure quality control, validation, and integration of survey data into engineering and design workflows
Interface with subsea, marine, pipeline, and construction teams to support project execution
Identify and manage risks related to seabed conditions and survey uncertainty
Support project planning including cost, schedule, and resource allocation for survey campaigns
Ensure compliance with international standards including IHO, IMCA, and ISO requirements
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers and survey teams

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Geomatics, Geophysics, or Ocean Engineering
Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, including at least 4 years in oil and gas
At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead capacity managing contractors or service providers
Strong experience in offshore construction, marine operations, or subsea projects
Experience managing survey contractors across project phases (FEED to execution preferred)
Strong understanding of hydrographic and geospatial data systems
Familiarity with international standards such as IHO and IMCA
Experience in LNG or large-scale energy infrastructure projects is preferred
Exposure to Middle East projects, particularly Qatar, is an advantage
Strong analytical, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and spoken English

Additional Information

Offshore travel may be required to support survey campaigns
Role involves close coordination with multidisciplinary engineering and marine teams
Strong focus on data accuracy, safety, and project delivery performance