Head of Camps (Operations and Maintenance / Catering)

Head of Camps – Operations, Maintenance & Catering

Location: Qatar
Industry: Oil & Gas / Major Projects
Project: Major LNG Onshore Development
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Camps – Operations, Maintenance & Catering to provide leadership and oversight across multiple construction camps supporting a major LNG onshore development in Qatar.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that camp operations, maintenance, catering and worker welfare services are delivered to a consistently high standard and in accordance with applicable Qatari legislation, international standards, project requirements and industrial-city regulations.
This is a senior project role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder management and operational expertise across a complex, multicultural environment involving multiple EPC Contractors, Subcontractors, Camp Operators and service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee camp operations, maintenance and catering services across multiple construction camps, site Field Operations Centres and mess facilities.
• Provide project-level oversight of EPC Contractors and Subcontractors to ensure accommodation and welfare facilities meet contractual, regulatory and project requirements.
• Monitor Camp Operators' performance and ensure appropriate standards are maintained across all facilities.
• Identify deficiencies and drive timely corrective actions relating to camp operations, maintenance, catering, worker welfare, safety and quality.
• Ensure camp operations and maintenance programmes are effectively planned, implemented and sustained.
• Provide oversight of camp operational and maintenance budgets and ensure essential maintenance activities are appropriately planned and delivered.
• Oversee catering facilities and services, ensuring compliance with recognised international food safety standards, including HACCP principles.
• Support the investigation, reporting and resolution of camp-related SHE incidents in coordination with relevant safety and welfare teams.
• Develop and provide regular management reports covering camp operations, accommodation availability, manpower forecasts, welfare matters and key performance issues.
• Chair regular Camp Management meetings with Camp Bosses and relevant Contractor representatives.
• Work collaboratively with EPC Contractors, Subcontractors, Camp Operators and industrial-city stakeholders to establish consistent standards and resolve operational issues.
• Support worker welfare initiatives, including Camp Welfare Committees, Food Committees and other camp-related forums.
• Coordinate interfaces relating to common camp and site services, including emergency services, security, medical facilities, catering, sewage treatment, water, power, waste management and common amenities.

Key Challenges
The role will be responsible for maintaining consistent standards across a number of construction camps operated by different Contractors and service providers.
Success will require the ability to build effective working relationships, influence Contractor decision-making, identify emerging issues and ensure deficiencies are addressed promptly, while maintaining a strong focus on worker welfare, safety, quality and operational performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Humanities, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Prior experience within major Oil & Gas projects or large-scale industrial projects.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role, including responsibility for Contractor, Subcontractor, service provider or vendor personnel.
• Significant experience in camp operations and maintenance within a major project environment.
• Previous experience in a senior camp operations position, preferably as a Camp Boss, Camp Manager or equivalent.
• Experience working within large-scale operating or project organisations.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HACCP and international food safety requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence a diverse community of Contractors, Subcontractors, Vendors and project stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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