Overview

Our client is a leading intellectual property services organization operating across the MENA region and beyond. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of MENA Patents to lead the regional Patent practice, drive operational excellence, enhance client service standards, and support business growth across multiple jurisdictions. This leadership role requires a highly accomplished Patent professional with strong commercial acumen, regional expertise, and the ability to lead high-performing teams while contributing to executive-level strategic initiatives.

Description

Strategic Leadership & Practice Management

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the regional Patent practice across the MENA region.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve business objectives, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and performance metrics to ensure targets are consistently achieved.
• Manage the Patent practice budget and financial performance in coordination with senior leadership.
• Contribute to executive-level strategic planning, growth initiatives, and business expansion efforts.
• Establish and maintain service standards that ensure high productivity, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Business Development & Client Relationship Management

• Drive revenue growth through client retention, cross-selling opportunities, and new business development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders across the region.
• Identify market opportunities and contribute to the expansion of Patent-related services.
• Support the organization's commercial objectives through proactive business development initiatives.

Patent Advisory & Technical Leadership

• Provide high-level Patent advice, strategic guidance, and technical expertise to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee complex Patent matters and ensure the delivery of high-quality professional services.
• Act as a subject matter expert and represent the Patent practice with credibility and professionalism.
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams to strengthen technical capabilities.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Patent operations and service delivery processes.
• Promote the adoption of technology, automation tools, and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and client service.
• Ensure operational processes remain aligned with industry best practices and business objectives.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation initiatives within the Patent practice.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop Patent professionals and paralegal teams across the MENA region.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote positive working practices and a collaborative regional culture.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Extensive senior-level experience in Patent practice management, including leadership of Patent operations across multiple jurisdictions within the MENA region.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading Patent teams and managing regional operations at a senior management, Partner, Director, or equivalent leadership level.
• Business Development: Demonstrated success in client relationship management, business development, revenue growth, and strategic planning.
• Technical Expertise: Strong Patent advisory experience with the ability to provide strategic legal and technical guidance.
• Technology Skills: Strong understanding of technology platforms, digital transformation initiatives, and AI-driven solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent executive-level communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required.
• Location: MENA Region.
• Availability: Immediate or 30-day joining preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Competitive package based on qualifications and experience.
• Working Schedule: As per company policy.

►Position Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified Thermal Design Engineer with strong experience in thermal system design and heat transfer applications within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in the design, sizing, analysis, and optimization of heat exchangers and related thermal equipment, with proven exposure to Saudi Aramco projects and engineering standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing thermal design calculations, preparing technical documentation, supporting project execution teams, and ensuring compliance with client specifications and international engineering standards.
►Key Responsibilities
•Perform thermal design, rating, and performance analysis of various types of heat exchangers, including shell-and-tube, air-cooled, plate, and specialty exchangers.
•Develop and review thermal calculations, process datasheets, equipment specifications, and design reports.
•Conduct heat transfer, fluid flow, pressure drop, and energy balance calculations.
•Prepare technical proposals, engineering studies, and feasibility assessments for thermal systems.
•Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, and Project Engineering teams to ensure design integration and project compliance.
•Review vendor drawings, calculations, technical submissions, and manufacturing documentation.
•Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, technical clarification meetings, and client presentations.
•Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and startup phases.
•Troubleshoot operational issues related to thermal equipment and recommend performance improvement solutions.
•Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with Saudi Aramco specifications, international codes, and industry best practices.
•Support project teams during client audits, inspections, and technical evaluations.
►Candidate Profile
•Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related discipline.
•Minimum 8–15 years of relevant experience in thermal design engineering within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or Industrial projects.
•Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis of heat exchangers is essential.
•Strong knowledge of heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and process equipment design.
•Experience using industry-standard thermal design and simulation software.
•Familiarity with ASME, TEMA, API, and relevant international engineering standards.
•Previous involvement in EPC, consultancy, manufacturing, or engineering design environments is highly preferred.
•Excellent technical reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
•Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
►Mandatory Requirement
•Proven Saudi Aramco project experience is mandatory.
•Candidates must possess sufficient technical depth and project exposure to successfully participate in and pass a Saudi Aramco technical interview process.
•Experience working in accordance with Saudi Aramco engineering standards, specifications, and approval procedures is essential.

Overview

Our client is a leading mid-sized company in the field of Manufacturing. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join the finance team and drive accurate financial reporting, cost control, and strategic accounting practices.

Main Tasks

1. Oversee the end-to-end month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

2. Manage and maintain the general ledger, performing complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial variance analysis.

3. Prepare comprehensive financial statements, management reports, and detailed manufacturing cost analyses for the Finance Manager.

4. Utilize and navigate advanced ERP systems (such as Oracle, MS Dynamics, or similar) to streamline and automate daily financial operations.

5. Monitor inventory valuation, track fixed assets, and analyze production costs to ensure accurate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting.

6. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate annual audits, providing all required documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

7. Ensure strict adherence to local financial regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting requirements within Qatar.

Requirements

• Experience: 4 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, MS Dynamics, or similar).

• Languages: Fluent in both Arabic and English (written and spoken).

• Location/Availability: Candidates must currently be residing inside Qatar and be available to join immediately.

Compensation

• Salary Range: Up to QR 12,000 monthly package

►Responsibilities
•Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-end civil engineering projects across contracting and consulting environments.
•Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality standards, and contractual obligations from initiation to handover.
•Manage coordination between clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, authorities, and internal project teams.
•Provide strategic direction on complex construction challenges, design coordination, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
•Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory approvals.
•Lead contract administration, claims management, variation reviews, progress reporting, and commercial decision-making.
•Mentor project teams and drive high-performance delivery across multidisciplinary engineering and construction functions.
►Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline; professional certifications such as PMP are preferred.
•15+ years of project management experience in civil engineering, contracting, and consulting environments.
•Proven track record delivering high-end projects such as luxury developments, landmark buildings, hospitality, mixed-use, or premium infrastructure projects.
•Strong expertise in construction methodologies, project controls, contract management, cost control, procurement, and stakeholder management.
•Deep understanding of FIDIC contracts, authority approvals, claims, variations, and consultant-contractor coordination.
•Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage executive-level stakeholders.
•Proficiency in project management tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD, and relevant construction management platforms.

Responsibilities
•Lead and manage all mechanical engineering activities across multiple MEP projects
•Establish technical standards, procedures, and best practices for mechanical systems delivery
•Review and approve mechanical designs, shop drawings, and value engineering proposals
•Provide strategic technical guidance to project teams, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met
•Coordinate with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on complex technical matters
•Mentor and develop mechanical engineers, ensuring capability growth and technical excellence
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; master’s degree preferred
•15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering within large-scale MEP contracting projects
•In-depth expertise in HVAC, plumbing, fire fighting, and building services systems
•Proven leadership experience managing teams and multiple projects simultaneously
•Strong commercial awareness, technical decision-making, and risk management skills
•Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities

►Responsibilities
•Lead end-to-end factory operations including production, planning, quality control, and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.
•Develop and execute production plans aligned with business targets, demand forecasts, and resource availability.
•Ensure full compliance with food safety and quality standards, including ISO, HACCP, and GMP, across all manufacturing activities.
•Manage factory budgets, control operational costs, and drive productivity improvements through effective resource utilization.
•Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams across production, QC, engineering, and maintenance in a labor-intensive manufacturing environment.
•Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product consistency and yield.
•Monitor KPIs, analyze operational and quality performance, and report actionable insights and improvement plans to senior management.
►Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
•10+ years of progressive experience in food manufacturing operations, with strong exposure to dairy, bakery, beverage, or similar people-driven production environments.
•Proven experience managing production, planning, quality, and maintenance functions within a factory of 100+ employees.
•Strong hands-on knowledge of food safety systems, quality standards, and regulatory compliance in F&B manufacturing.
•Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, manage performance, and build a disciplined, high-accountability factory culture.
•Solid financial and operational acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and operational efficiency improvement.
•Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.