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<p>Guildhall is recruiting for an Estimation Manager to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor based in Qatar. The successful candidate will lead the estimation and tendering function for major building and infrastructure projects, ensuring commercially competitive, technically compliant, and profitable bids are delivered in line with company standards. Job Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end tendering and estimation process for complex projects valued at USD 200 million+, including BOQ coding in CCS (Candy), quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and bespoke RFQ package development (specifications, drawings, BOQs, and contract documents). - Coordinate with the Contracts Department to ensure back-to-back contractual compliance, fixed-price lump sum requirements, escalation mechanisms, and all commercial and legal obligations are incorporated into tender submissions. - Manage technical and commercial bid evaluations, conduct subcontractor negotiations, and ensure compliance with project scope, methodology, sequencing, programme, specifications, contractual requirements, and accurate pricing of plant, equipment, laydown areas, and temporary works. - Take ownership of the technical, contractual, legal, and commercial performance of all tenders, ensuring company standards, submission deadlines, and quality requirements are consistently achieved. - Develop bid-winning strategies, lead and mentor the tender team, present weekly tender reports to the Board of Directors and Tender Committee, monitor KPIs including cost per square metre and unit rates, and oversee the successful electronic and physical submission of tender packages.</p><p>- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a US or UK accredited university. - Proven experience with an International Prime Contractor, including significant GCC experience in an Estimation Manager or senior estimating leadership role. - Demonstrated experience managing tenders for USD 200 million+ projects across sectors such as Airports, Rail, Bridges, Data Centres, Luxury 5-Star Hotels & Residences, Commercial High-Rise Towers (50+ Floors), Ports, and Military Assets. - Advanced proficiency in CCS (Candy) Estimation Software, quantity surveying, BOQ preparation, tender planning, commercial management, and contract administration. - Strong understanding of fixed-price lump sum contracts, subcontractor procurement, technical and commercial bid evaluations, FIDIC/contracts, and commercial risk management, with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.</p>

<p>Guildhall is currently supporting a leading engineering company in Doha, Qatar on major road infrastructure and pavement asset management projects. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pavement Data Collection / Processing Engineer to join their growing team. This is a key role responsible for processing, validating, and quality checking pavement condition data while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and technical excellence across pavement survey projects. Key Responsibilities: - Process, validate, and analyze pavement condition data collected from automated survey systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications. - Perform QA/QC reviews of pavement data, identify discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and maintain high-quality documentation throughout project delivery. - Conduct pavement condition assessments, evaluate pavement distresses, and support pavement asset management in accordance with ASTM D6433, LTPP, and PCI standards. - Utilize LCMS-2, ROMDAS, Data View, PMS, and GIS platforms (ArcGIS/QGIS) to process, manage, and visualize pavement survey data. - Collaborate with project teams to prepare technical reports, provide project updates, and support the successful delivery of pavement engineering projects.</p><p>-Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline -5–10 years of experience in pavement engineering, pavement condition assessment, or pavement asset management -Strong experience in QA/QC of processed pavement condition data and pavement distress rating -Hands-on experience with LCMS-2 is essential -Experience reviewing and validating pavement distress data, including cracking, rutting, ravelling, bleeding, texture, and roughness -Good understanding of ASTM D6433, LTPP, and pavement condition rating systems (PCI preferred) -Familiarity with ROMDAS, Data View, or similar pavement data processing software -Experience with Pavement Management Systems (PMS) is highly desirable -GCC or international pavement survey project experience is preferred -Experience with ARAN, Hawkeye, or other pavement data collection systems is an advantage -Knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS is beneficial -Basic Python or R scripting skills for data validation or automation are a plus</p>

<p>Guildhall is currently supporting a leading engineering company in Doha, Qatar on major road infrastructure and pavement asset management projects. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pavement Data Collection / Processing Engineer to join their growing team. This is a key role responsible for processing, validating, and quality checking pavement condition data while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and technical excellence across pavement survey projects. Key Responsibilities: - Process, validate, and analyze pavement condition data collected from automated survey systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications. - Perform QA/QC reviews of pavement data, identify discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and maintain high-quality documentation throughout project delivery. - Conduct pavement condition assessments, evaluate pavement distresses, and support pavement asset management in accordance with ASTM D6433, LTPP, and PCI standards. - Utilize LCMS-2, ROMDAS, Data View, PMS, and GIS platforms (ArcGIS/QGIS) to process, manage, and visualize pavement survey data. - Collaborate with project teams to prepare technical reports, provide project updates, and support the successful delivery of pavement engineering projects.</p><p>-Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline -5–10 years of experience in pavement engineering, pavement condition assessment, or pavement asset management -Strong experience in QA/QC of processed pavement condition data and pavement distress rating -Hands-on experience with LCMS-2 is essential -Experience reviewing and validating pavement distress data, including cracking, rutting, ravelling, bleeding, texture, and roughness -Good understanding of ASTM D6433, LTPP, and pavement condition rating systems (PCI preferred) -Familiarity with ROMDAS, Data View, or similar pavement data processing software -Experience with Pavement Management Systems (PMS) is highly desirable -GCC or international pavement survey project experience is preferred -Experience with ARAN, Hawkeye, or other pavement data collection systems is an advantage -Knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS is beneficial -Basic Python or R scripting skills for data validation or automation are a plus</p>

<p>Guildhall Executive is supporting the confidential recruitment of an Operations Executive Assistant for the private office of a distinguished member of the Qatari Royal Family. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a high-trust environment and has the professionalism, discretion, and organizational skills required to support a senior principal. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing day-to-day executive operations, coordinating schedules, handling confidential matters, and ensuring seamless administrative support across the private office. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the Principal's daily calendar, appointments, and executive schedule. • Coordinate meetings, correspondence, and confidential communications. • Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, visas, and detailed itineraries. • Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. • Prioritize incoming requests and ensure timely follow-up on key actions. • Maintain confidential records, documents, and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion. • Prepare reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and executive documentation. • Coordinate with household staff, external service providers, and business associates when required. • Monitor ongoing priorities and ensure commitments are completed on schedule. • Handle ad hoc personal and business-related administrative tasks for the Principal. • Maintain a highly organized executive office while supporting daily operational activities.</p><p>• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. • Minimum 5–7 years of Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Executive Office experience supporting senior executives, Chairpersons, CEOs, government officials, or private office principals. • Experience Previous experience within a Family Office, Royal Office, government institution, or executive office environment is highly desirable. • Professional fluency in both Arabic and English is highly preferred • Currently based in Qatar with valid residency or transferable visa. • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital productivity tools. • Absolute commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. • Well-presented, dependable, and capable of representing the Principal with the highest standards of etiquette.</p>

<p>Guildhall Executive is supporting the confidential recruitment of an Operations Executive Assistant for the private office of a distinguished member of the Qatari Royal Family. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a high-trust environment and has the professionalism, discretion, and organizational skills required to support a senior principal. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing day-to-day executive operations, coordinating schedules, handling confidential matters, and ensuring seamless administrative support across the private office. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the Principal's daily calendar, appointments, and executive schedule. • Coordinate meetings, correspondence, and confidential communications. • Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, visas, and detailed itineraries. • Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. • Prioritize incoming requests and ensure timely follow-up on key actions. • Maintain confidential records, documents, and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion. • Prepare reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and executive documentation. • Coordinate with household staff, external service providers, and business associates when required. • Monitor ongoing priorities and ensure commitments are completed on schedule. • Handle ad hoc personal and business-related administrative tasks for the Principal. • Maintain a highly organized executive office while supporting daily operational activities.</p><p>• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. • Minimum 5–7 years of Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Executive Office experience supporting senior executives, Chairpersons, CEOs, government officials, or private office principals. • Experience Previous experience within a Family Office, Royal Office, government institution, or executive office environment is highly desirable. • Professional fluency in both Arabic and English is highly preferred • Currently based in Qatar with valid residency or transferable visa. • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital productivity tools. • Absolute commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. • Well-presented, dependable, and capable of representing the Principal with the highest standards of etiquette.</p>

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<p>Open Ministry of Defence procurement relationships in Qatar from scratch. Lead bids, proposals and tenders through to signature, not just pipeline. Support expansion into additional Gulf markets alongside the core Qatar mandate. Represent the company at regional and international defence industry events. Work directly with product and delivery teams to shape winning proposals.</p><p>A country-opening mandate with direct ownership of a new market. A role inside a growing company with regional ambitions. Direct exposure to senior leadership shaping Gulf market entry.</p><p>A Business Development Manager selling into Ministry of Defence procurement in Qatar typically owns the full cycle: opening the relationship, shaping the bid, and carrying it through to contract signature. This is a specialist track within defence business development, distinct from broader aerospace or civil-aviation sales, and it rewards people who can point to a named deal they personally closed rather than a pipeline they helped build. Gulf governments are expanding domestic and imported defence capability, and manufacturers entering these markets are hiring locally-minded, procurement-literate business developers market by market rather than covering the region from one seat.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>5+ years business development, sales or procurement experience in defence. A demonstrated closed deal: named ministry, value and timeline. Fluent English; Arabic is a genuine advantage, not required. Comfort with frequent regional and international travel. Experience with advanced defence or aerospace technology products is highly desirable.</p>

<p>Own BOQ coding, quantity take-off and full tender preparation in CCS Build bespoke RFQ packages: specifications, drawings, BOQ and contract terms Coordinate with contracts teams to secure back-to-back, fixed-price terms Lead technical and commercial tables of comparison with subcontractors Chair subcontractor meetings on scope, programme, method and contract compliance Present weekly tender reports to the Board and final reviews to the tender committee Develop and execute bid-winning strategy across live tenders Hold cost-per-sqm and unit-rate KPIs to protect winning margins Own the full top sheet: direct and indirect costs, risk, overhead, escalation, finance, tax</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>B.Sc in Civil Engineering from a US or UK accredited university Experience at an international prime contractor on projects of $200m+ or more GCC project experience across major infrastructure or high-rise developments Hands-on BOQ coding in CCS, quantity take-off and RFQ package preparation A track record leading tender teams and presenting to Board or tender committee level Long-tenured career history with recognised construction firms</p>

<p>The role Identify and secure new business across commercial, hospitality, retail and residential fit-out. Build and manage a pipeline covering interior design, FF&amp;E, joinery and turnkey fit-out. Develop relationships with developers, main contractors, PMCs and architectural practices. Lead client presentations, pitching design concepts and company portfolios. Coordinate with design, estimation and procurement teams on proposals and BOQs. Lead commercial negotiations and close high-value contracts while protecting margin. What you'll bring 8 12+ years' B2B business development or sales in fit-out, FF&amp;E or design. Track record selling into the Qatar or wider GCC interior fit-out market. Established network with developers, main contractors, PMCs and architects in Doha. Strong technical grasp of fit-out workflows, joinery, materials and finishes. Bilingual Arabic and English, comfortable presenting and negotiating in both. Valid Qatar driving licence. What's on offer A base salary plus commission structure tied to deals closed. Direct ownership of high-value commercial and hospitality opportunities. A pipeline already active on live project bids. Room to grow within an established regional design and fit-out consultancy. Why apply through Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010. 8x independent industry awards since 2020. 4.9-star Google rating from over 250 reviews. Direct access to the retained consultant running this search, throughout a confidential process. Hiring a Business Development Manager in Doha A Business Development Manager in Doha's interior design and fit-out sector typically owns the full sales cycle: identifying developers, contractors and architects as targets, building a pipeline of commercial, hospitality and residential projects, and closing contracts alongside internal design and estimation teams. The role sits close to Qatar's active construction and hospitality development cycle, so strong local relationships and a working knowledge of tender activity matter as much as sales technique. Firms hiring into this seat are usually scaling their project book and need someone who can convert relationships into signed work, not just generate leads. Common questions</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>8 12+ years' B2B business development or sales in fit-out, FF&amp;E or design. Track record selling into the Qatar or wider GCC interior fit-out market. Established network with developers, main contractors, PMCs and architects in Doha. Strong technical grasp of fit-out workflows, joinery, materials and finishes. Bilingual Arabic and English, comfortable presenting and negotiating in both. Valid Qatar driving licence.</p>

<p><b>About the Role </b>Guildhall is running a search for a growing contracting fit out business in Qatar. This is a solo commercial seat: the person hired will review technical drawings and submittals, then run the full quantity surveying cycle BOQs, valuations, variations and final accounts across live packages. The client needs this filled quickly to cover a current gap in commercial cover on active projects. This role combines both technical and commercial responsibilities in one position. The role Review shop drawings, submittals and material proposals against design intent and specs. Prepare BOQs, cost plans and cash-flow forecasts for live project packages. Manage variations, monthly valuations and subcontractor payment certification. Lead procurement and tender packages, including bid analysis and comparisons. Negotiate and settle final accounts with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Report cost performance, forecast final cost and risk to senior management. What you'll bring 10-15 years' quantity surveying experience in interior fit-out, joinery or turnkey projects. Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field. Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or JCT contract forms and local procurement law. Advanced Excel, AutoCAD and 3D software skills. Currently based in Qatar and available to start locally. Bilingual communication skills across technical and commercial stakeholders. What's on offer Sole ownership of the commercial function across live fit-out projects.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>10-15 years' quantity surveying experience in interior fit-out, joinery or turnkey projects. Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field. Strong working knowledge of FIDIC or JCT contract forms and local procurement law. Advanced Excel, AutoCAD and 3D software skills. Currently based in Qatar and available to start locally. Bilingual communication skills across technical and commercial stakeholders.

<p>About the Role The client is a diversified regional business group operating across multiple sectors. The group has operations across several offices in the region. The role Own the group's IT strategy and annual technology budget Lead infrastructure, cloud and networks across international offices Build and run the cybersecurity programme, including incident response Manage enterprise platforms: Microsoft 365, ERP, CRM and BI tools Support technology integration across relevant business functions. Identify AI and automation opportunities across business functions Negotiate vendor contracts and manage SLAs across the IT stack Lead the internal IT team and coordinate external consultants What's on offer A group-level IT leadership seat reporting to an Executive Director Ownership of technology strategy across a diversified regional group. Scope spanning corporate IT, cybersecurity and construction technology International travel across group offices Why apply through Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010 Eight independent industry awards won since 2020 4.9-star Google rating from over 250 reviews Direct access to the retained consultant running this search Hiring an IT &amp; Digital Transformation Manager in Doha In Qatar's construction, real estate and hospitality groups, an IT &amp; Digital Transformation Manager typically owns technology strategy end to end: infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise applications and, increasingly, construction-technology integration such as BIM and IoT. These roles usually report to a senior executive and sit at the centre of multi-business-unit organisations. Demand for this profile has grown as diversified regional groups move to centralise IT systems that have historically sat separately within each business line. Bilingual candidates with Western-accredited education and hands-on infrastructure and cybersecurity experience are consistently sought for this seniority band. Common questions</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>5 12 years leading IT operations or digital transformation across multiple units Track record building cybersecurity policy and incident response processes Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, ERP, CRM and BI platforms Vendor negotiation and SLA management experience Experience leading and mentoring an internal IT team Degree from an EU or US accredited university Fluent in English and Arabic Exposure to technology used in project-based or asset-heavy industries is an advantage.</p>

<p>About the Role Guildhall is hiring for an infrastructure operator running a multi-year road operations and maintenance contract in the GCC. The person in this seat will own pavement condition data end to end pulling from ARAN and LCMS survey systems and turning it into the maintenance schedules that keep a live road network in spec. The contract is in an active phase, and the client needs pavement data capability in place now to establish the condition baseline. It is a rare seat: full ownership of the data layer behind a decade-long O&amp;M programme, not a short survey assignment.</p><p>The role Own pavement condition data analysis across a live, long-term road O&amp;M contract in the GCC. Manage large datasets from ARAN and LCMS pavement survey systems Validate survey data for accuracy and consistency before it reaches planning Convert condition data into maintenance prioritisation and technical reports Coordinate with engineering and O&amp;M teams on maintenance recommendations</p><p>Why apply through Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010 8x independent industry awards since 2020 4.9-star Google rating from over 250 reviews Direct access to the retained consultant running this search Hiring a Pavement Data Engineer in Qatar Pavement Data Engineers sit inside road operations and maintenance contracts, usually reporting to an O&amp;M or asset management lead. They own the pavement condition dataset collected through systems such as ARAN and LCMS and turn it into the maintenance plan that keeps a road network within its contracted performance standard. As GCC governments move more road networks onto long-term O&amp;M contracts, demand for engineers who can run this data pipeline, rather than just collect the survey, has grown. Most hires come from a pavement engineering or road asset management background with several years on live O&amp;M projects. Common questions</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline 5 10 years in pavement engineering, data analysis, or road asset management Hands-on experience with ARAN pavement data collection and analysis tools LCMS or LCMS-2 platform experience strongly preferred Prior GCC or international road or O&amp;M project experience is an advantage</p>