Administrative Assistant

The Team

We are an award-winning global consultancy and recently named Qatar Consultancy of the year 2026 by Construction Weekly News. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.  

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to be working on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities. 

Cundall are leading the way in the provision of creative and sustainable design solutions. To keep up with the demands of the organisation, we require an enthusiastic, collaborative, and dedicated Administrator to join the Professional Support team, assisting multi-disciplined engineers in our Doha office. 

The Role

The Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive and varied administrative support day-to-day running of our Doha office. Key duties will include handling incoming calls and general enquiries, welcoming visitors, maintaining a professional reception area, arranging meeting rooms, assisting with business travel and accommodation bookings, and supporting office events and activities. 

You will also assist with the general administration of the office, including managing office supplies and pantry stock, coordinating with suppliers and service providers, and helping to ensure the office and kitchen areas are well maintained. The role will also involve providing ad-hoc administrative support and carrying out general errands both on and off-site as required. 

The Skills

With proven practical administration and diary management experience within a fast-paced and complex organisation, you have accumulated excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly with MS Word and Excel, and also possess a highly organised, flexible and proactive approach to your work. You are used to working on multiple priorities and to tight deadlines – making use of your initiative, self-motivation and effective communication skills. 

You have experience of taking instruction from multiple stakeholders, while also managing expectations and taking pride in the consistent delivery of an excellent service. Experience of working within an international partnership or engineering consultancy is desirable.

Job Description

 

Your career at Cundall

 

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people. 

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