Carpentry Foreman

Position: Carpentry Foreman
Location: Doha Qatar
Salary: QAR 3500 – 4000 Company Accommodation & Transportation

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpentry Foreman to supervise daily carpentry activities in the workshop and at project sites. The successful candidate will lead a team of carpenters and helpers ensure work is completed according to approved drawings and quality standards and support the timely delivery of exhibition stands event structures retail fit-outs and custom joinery projects.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of carpenters and helpers in the workshop and at project sites.
• Allocate daily tasks and ensure work is completed according to project schedules and deadlines.
• Read and interpret shop drawings technical drawings and cutting lists.
• Ensure all carpentry and joinery work complies with approved drawings quality standards and client specifications.
• Coordinate with the Carpentry Supervisor Production Manager and Project Managers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor material usage and minimize waste during fabrication and installation.
• Inspect completed work before delivery and site installation to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Ensure all tools machinery and equipment are used safely and maintained in good working condition.
• Enforce Health Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures and safe working practices.
• Assist with loading transportation installation dismantling and maintenance of exhibition and event structures when required.
• Report material shortages equipment issues and manpower requirements to the Carpentry Supervisor.
• Train and mentor junior carpenters and helpers to improve productivity and workmanship.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards in the workshop and work areas.
• Support overtime weekend and night shifts during peak project and event schedules.

• Technical Certificate or Diploma in Carpentry Woodworking or a related trade.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Carpentry Foreman or Senior Carpenter preferably in the events exhibitions joinery retail fit-out or interior fit-out industry.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry techniques woodworking machinery and fabrication methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings shop drawings and cutting lists.
• Good leadership planning and team coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• Basic English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Valid Qatar Driving License is preferred.

• Exhibition stand fabrication and installation
• Event and retail fit-out carpentry
• Joinery and custom furniture fabrication
• Operation of woodworking machinery and tools
• Reading AutoCAD and shop drawings
• Material estimation and cutting optimization
• Team supervision and work allocation
• Safe operation and maintenance of carpentry equipment

• Strong leadership and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Quality-focused mindset
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines

• Workshop-based role with frequent travel to project and event sites.
• Ability to lift materials and work in physically demanding environments.
• Flexibility to work overtime evenings weekends and public holidays as required to support project and event schedules.

Preferred Industry Experience: Events Exhibitions Retail Fit-Out Interior Fit-Out Joinery and Custom Fabrication.