Summary
Technip Energies is seeking a Business Administrator to support its construction site in Qatar, reporting to the Head of Construction Department. The role covers site administration, personnel records, accommodation and transport coordination, work permits, customs clearance, timesheets, travel services, and oversight of five external contributors. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, at least five years of relevant construction-site experience in oil and gas or energy, and skills including Excel and Power BI. The assignment begins in Paris, France, for six months before relocating to Qatar for a long-term expatriate assignment.
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Join Technip Energies and take part in a unique international journey, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that address real-world energy challenges. We are currently seeking a Business Administrator F/M to support our construction site in Qatar, reporting directly to the Head of Construction Department. This role will initially be based in Paris, France for six months before relocating to Qatar as part of a long-term expatriate assignment. This is a key role within a fast-paced, high-impact construction environment, supporting the smooth operation of business, administrative, and people processes for a site of 400+ employees. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within an ambitious international project and make a real difference on the ground. About Us Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering leader with strong positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management. We contribute to the development of strategic sectors including energy, decarbonization, and circularity. With more than 18,000 employees across 35 countries, we combine innovation, collaboration, and execution excellence to deliver industrial solutions that support a more sustainable future. Your Mission As Business Administrator, you will play a central role in ensuring the effective day-to-day functioning of the site by managing administrative, business, and personnel-related processes. Your responsibilities will include: - Preparing and managing administrative procedures - Ensuring the smooth operation of site office services - Supporting the administrative management of supervision personnel - Coordinating accommodation and local transportation for contractor teams, vendor representatives, licensors, and visitors - Maintaining personnel records and reports - Coordinating immigration and administrative matters - Managing work permit processes with local authorities and customs clearance requirements - Monitoring timesheets for contractor local personnel and expatriates - Organizing travel and ticketing services - Managing the contractor car pool - Leading and coordinating a team of 5 external contributors About You We are looking for a proactive, organized, and people-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic industrial environment and enjoys working across multiple priorities. To be successful in this role, you should have: - Bachelor or Master degree (IT, logistics, business administration, commercial) - At least 5 years of experience in business/admin roles on construction sites within the oil & gas or energy sector - IT skills, including Excel and Power BI - Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills - Exposure to functional management, which would be an advantage - The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Confidence in working with key business stakeholders - The ability to perform effectively in a high-stakes industrial environment - English fluency is required; French is a plus but not mandatory Career Growth This position offers strong long-term potential. It may evolve into a Business & Administration Manager role across multiple projects or open the door to technical career paths within Construction Management. At Technip Energies, your development matters. You will be supported through learning opportunities such as T.EN University and the Future Ready Program, as well as regular check-ins and development conversations with your manager to help you grow and reach your full potential. What’s Next? Once we receive your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile and assess your match with the role requirements. We appreciate your patience during the selection process and encourage you to monitor your application status through your candidate account. To learn more about Technip Energies, follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube for company news and updates.