Value Engineer

Job Purpose:

To lead value engineering initiatives across design and construction stages, ensuring optimal balance between functionality, cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability in line with client objectives, project specifications, and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Value Engineering (VE) studies during design and construction phases to optimize project costs without compromising safety, quality, or functionality.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and BOQs to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative solutions.
• Collaborate with designers, consultants, and QS engineers to evaluate materials, systems, and construction methods.
• Prepare and present VE reports, workshops, and recommendations for approval by stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar Construction Standards (QCS), Ashghal, UPDA, and international codes.
• Lead multi-disciplinary VE sessions with engineers, architects, and project managers.
• Provide life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) to assess long-term efficiency of proposed alternatives.
• Monitor and control the implementation of approved VE recommendations during project execution.
• Support in tender evaluation and bid analysis, ensuring value-based decision-making.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to developing VE procedures, guidelines, and best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil/Architecture) from a recognized university.
• UPDA Grade A certification (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in design, cost optimization, and value engineering in large-scale infrastructure/building projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement strategies, and cost control principles.
• Proficiency in value engineering methodologies (FAST diagrams, Function Analysis).
• Familiarity with international VE standards (SAVE International, ASTM E1699).
• Excellent skills in MS Office, Primavera, AutoCAD, BIM tools (preferred).

Job Type: Full-time