Architect Engineer (JO020309) 

We are looking for a New Living Quarters (NLQ) Architect Engineer for one of our clients with the following details: 

Start date: 01-DEC-2024

End Date: 30-SEP-2026

Location: Doha, Qatar

Work status: Residence, Single

 ACTIVITIES

Ensure Technical/Engineering Dossier is delivered with a robust Architectural engineering definition and fit for purpose design that can be procured, fabricated, transported, installed, and operated safely while meeting the requirements of International Standards, COMPANY standards, project Basis of Design, and SOR.

• Ensure and coordinate the proper realization of the Architectural design in compliance with International Standards, COMPANY Standards, project specifications and procedures, time schedule, required level of quality and safety.
• Challenge EPC Bidders on the proposed design, oversee the development of the Architectural design.
• Promote field technical optimization/cost savings, ensuring first that they are compliant with the project schedule and the contracts, liaising with the NLQ Engineering Coordinator.
• Promote alternatives for design in brownfield environment to reduce and to optimise the offshore installations weight & duration.
• Identify Architectural engineering technical decisions to be made. Define and manage clear way forward for these decisions to be made and report to NLQ Engineering Coordinator.
• Ensure close coordination with other disciplines specially with structure and HVAC teams on all engineering, constructability and operational matters.
• Ensure that relevant feedback/lesson learned from previous similar projects are considered in the design performance.
• Assist in planning and preparation of Architectural discipline kick-off meeting with EPC Contractor.
• Support procurement engineering including Technical Bid Evaluations and vendor documents review, and assist in yard/manufacturer site visits.
• Support fabrication and construction engineering on review of engineering documents, modification approval, non-conformity reviews and assist in closer of punch lists.
• Support project during installation and hookup stage and review/approval work-pack, review of red-marks.

Ensure thorough, efficient, and timely review of project Architectural discipline documents, realization of potential derogations to the standards, and challenge the design to achieve an optimize and fit for purpose outcome.

• Ensure project documents related to the Architectural discipline are reviewed and commented in a timely manner and in accordance with International Standards, COMPANY standards, project specification and contractual requirements.
• Identify any optimization / improvement in the design dossier to be implemented in the early stage of detailed design, promote, and encourage submissions of value engineering proposals.
• Promote fit for purpose design to reduce and to optimize planning and costs.
• Coordinate and issue project response to contractors and vendors on engineering design clarifications and Technical Query Request (TQR).
• Identify the protentional deviations to the COMPANY Standards to and assist in preparation of deviation package.
• Consult E&C department to process Architectural derogation requests and interface with relevant TRP (Technical Reference Person) to secure needed approvals.
• Review of final project documentation including final dossiers and as-built drawings.

Assisting to project studies and meetings related to the Architectural discipline as per project approved gate levels and design maturity.

• Assist to define, follow up and evaluate the Architectural discipline studies to be carried out by Contractors, ensure the studies completed as per approved project gate and maturity.
• Assist in preparation and attend to project studies including model review, HAZID, constructability review, Project Reviews (PRs).
• Participate in weekly engineering meetings with EPC Contractor, and in specific ad hoc meetings as required by management.
• Assist in preparation of engineering progress reports detailing Architectural discipline progress across schedule, risks and technical issues to ensure accurate and timely information available to Package Management Team.

Identifying potential risks and scope changes within the Architectural discipline, conducting initial impact assessment to provide detailed information to NLQ Engineering Coordinator.

• Identify potential engineering scope change related to Architectural discipline, carry out initial technical assessment in order to provide accurate information to NLQ Engineering Coordinator.
• Ensure efficient communication with all other COMPANY engineering and functional team members.
• Ensure the design follows the approved SOR, Basis of Design and project & International standards, capture and manage any changes as per project change management plan.
• Ensure smooth & close communication with NLQ Engineering coordinator as well as other Discipline Engineers to identify any possible issues or discrepancies in design and tackle accordingly.
• Team spirit and pro-active work are expected in order to deliver fast track project lead by improvement and optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualification: Engineering degree in Architectural engineering.
• Experience with design and construction of offshore LQ accommodation platforms.
• Experience with offshore technical buildings such as electrical and instrumentation rooms.
• Experience in plumbing and sanitary system design for offshore LQ accommodation buildings.
• Experience in thermal, fire and acoustic insulation for LQ accommodation.
• Strong leadership skills and good communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Familiar with International Code and Standards is a plus (including SOLAS, ABS, NFPA,….).
• Knowledge of COMPANY standards (or TotalEnergies General Specifications) is a plus.
• Language: fluent English.
• Ability to work on projects in a complex and multicultural environment.