AtkinsRealis
Are you an experienced engineer specialized in lifting equipment, safety compliance, and asset integrity? We’re hiring a Sr. Lifting Equipment Engineer in Doha, Qatar to take charge of lifting gear inspection, maintenance, certification, and ensuring lifting operations adhere to regulatory and safety standards. If you’ve got strong technical know-how and leadership skills, this role offers exposure and influence in high-stake lifting and rigging operations.
About the Company
A career with Atkins in the Middle East will help you stand out from the crowd. For over 40 years our people have been working closely with clients to shape and improve all aspects of the urban environment across the region. We’re currently working throughout the GCC, where our teams are involved in major roads, rail, planning, energy, property and urban design projects
Job Overview
Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Mechanical / Lifting Equipment / Maintenance / HSE / Asset Integrity
Reports To: Head of Maintenance / Reliability Manager / Equipment Integrity Lead
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; relevant certifications (LEEA, TUV, etc.) are a plus
Experience: Typically 8-12 years or more with hands-on exposure to inspection, maintenance, certification, and lifting equipment operations
Gender: Open
Role – Senior Lifting Equipment Engineer
You will lead the lifting equipment engineering function: planning inspection schedules, ensuring certification renewal, supervising maintenance, liaising with technical & safety departments, analyzing equipment failures, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring that all lifting operations are safe, certified, and well documented.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, schedule, and execute inspection, testing & certification for lifting equipments (cranes, hoists, slings, chain / wire ropes, shackles, spreaders etc.).
Review lifting plans and ensure technical compliance with codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Maintain and interpret inspection / test records and issue renewal of certification.
Lead root cause analysis of lifting equipment failures; propose corrective & preventive actions.
Liaise with maintenance teams & vendors for servicing and repairs of lifting gear.
Ensure compliance with HSE, regulatory, client requirements for lifting asset safety & integrity.
Conduct risk assessments, provide technical guidance & oversight.
Mentor junior engineers / inspectors.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Certifications may include Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), TUV, or equivalent.
Strong experience (8-12+ years) in inspection, maintenance, or certification of lifting gear.
Ability to read technical standards / codes / specifications related to lifting equipment.
Excellent understanding of safety / HSE practices in lifting operations.
Strong communication skills, leadership, and ability to coordinate across teams.
Salary & Market Insight
Salaries for lifting equipment / inspector roles in Qatar are reported around QAR 11,000-13,500/month for inspectors with experience.
For senior roles with engineering + oversight + responsibility for certification, trucks/plants heavy lifting etc., a reasonable salary range would be QAR 18,000-30,000/month, depending on company, project scale, and certifications.
What We Offer
A senior position with real technical responsibility and leadership over lifting equipment integrity.
Regular exposure to high value / high risk assets; opportunity to impact safety, reliability, and compliance.
Benefits typical of senior engineering roles in Qatar: housing, transport, medical, possibly additional allowances.
Location & Work Conditions
Based in Doha with frequent site visits; you’ll inspect and certify lifting equipment across operational sites.
Full-time work; may require overtime, emergency call-outs or out-of-hours work depending on lifting operations.
Growth & Career Path
With success, you can move up to roles like Lifting Equipment Lead / Asset Integrity Manager / Reliability Manager overseeing broader mechanical / heavy equipment asset base.
How to Apply
To apply via the Bayt listing Sr. Lifting Equipment Engineer (Job ID 5382082), please include:
CV showing relevant lifting equipment engineering / inspection experience
Copies of certifications (e.g. LEEA, TUV or others)
Examples of past projects (crane inspections, certification, failure investigations etc.)
Expected salary, notice period
