Summary
SPIE Global Services Energy is recruiting a full-time Contract and Cost Engineer for a 12-month temporary contract in Mesaieed, Qatar. The role supports turnaround contracting, cost planning and control, estimates, forecasts, budget management, contractor performance reviews, and cost database maintenance. Applicants need 5–10 years of relevant experience; the candidate criteria specify 10 years or more, with experience in contracts, procurement, tendering, and cost management. SAP PM and SAP MM are desirable, and the posting offers an attractive daily rate, insurance, transportation, and expatriate-standard accommodation without stating the rate amount.
The posting
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Organisation
About SPIE Global Services Energy
As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.
Reference
2026-44423
Publication date
30/09/2026
Area activity
Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services
Job title
Contract and Cost Engineer M/F
Contract type
Temporary work contract
Contractual hours
Full time
Contract duration
12 months
Job description
We currently have an opportunity within SPIE Global Services Energy, Qatar, for a :
Engineer, Contracts & Costing.
JOB PURPOSE
This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective Contract life cycle for goods and services in a cost effective and professional manner to protect Company interests. This role is responsible for high value & complex contracting & capital procurement of services related to Turnaround Section. The role holder has a prime responsibility in coordinating with all Sr. Engineers within turnaround Section and other trades to ensure smooth running of the turnaround contracting services.
Roles in this level have responsibility for coordination of all turnaround project's aspects in review and development of planning, monitoring, control and maintaining turnaround details.
Communicate closely with Finance, commercial and supply chain to ensure the quality and correctness of data in the turnaround management system. Examine and evaluate the contractor's turnaround plans, procedures and performance.
This role shall support in preparation and establishment of the Company’s long term rolling plan of Turnaround Future Capex Plan, in cooperation with Finance Department and all other QAFCO Departments.
Responsible for developing the cost database in accordance with the industry best practices and also maintains it in order to keep the cost data and its structure current.
This role includes supporting and assisting the Sr. Contracts & Logistics Engineer in preparing submittal of the required statistical reports and trends on a regular basis on the portfolio, to support Head of Turnaround and other stakeholders on having the status overview on turnaround execution.
Assist the Sr. Contracts & Logistics Engineer in maintaining, reviewing, and updating the turnaround control procedures and forms and ensure its adherence within the Section.
Key Responsibilities
- Contracting Process
- Planning & Control Systems
- Cost Estimation & Specifications
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Cost Control & Forecasting
- Budgeting & Financial Management
- Performance Monitoring & Analysis
- Cost Database Management
Profile
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Cost Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of direct and relevant experience in Contracts Management, Cost Control, Cost Estimation, Project Controls, or Turnaround/Maintenance Projects within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Energy, or Heavy Industrial sectors.
- Proven experience in procurement, tendering, budgeting, contract administration, and cost management activities.
- Experience in SAP PM and SAP MM modules is highly desirable.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or equivalent.
- PMP, AACE, or relevant Project Controls certification would be an advantage.
Job-Specific Requirements
- Strong understanding of turnaround planning and cost management methodologies.
- Ability to develop, review, and validate project cost estimates.
- Knowledge of contract types, tendering strategies, and procurement best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare management reports, forecasts, and financial analyses.
- Ability to meet job-specific competency and performance requirements.
You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office
SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities
What can we offer you?
We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation
Location
Messaid , Qatar
Minimum level of experience required
10 years or more
Required authorisations
Contract and Cost Engineer QAFCO Ops Tier-1 Manpower Contract (REQ-024)
Languages
English (C-Professional working proficiency)
Combining our differences
SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities