FFE Specialist Furniture Fixtures and Equipment

Accountabilities: • Oversee the review, evaluation, and approval of furniture samples, ensuring all furniture adheres to British or European standards, with a focus on safety and design suitability. • Lead the furniture procurement process, including vendor selection, contract drafting, and bid evaluation, interpreting the feasibility of a project with respect to budget and schedule. • Guide the design direction of a project in line with the purpose and function of the project. • Utilize design software like AutoCAD, SketchUp or VRay to create precise furniture layouts, ensuring compatibility with space and design requirements. • Coordinates schedules for fabrication, delivery and installation of the FF&E with concerned teams. • Attend site meetings whenever required, oversee the installation of project ‘fit-outs’ alongside contractors with suggestions. • Conduct ongoing quality assessments against specified standards, maintaining high-quality standards throughout the furniture's lifecycle. • Manage diverse furniture models, adapting color palettes and materials as needed to meet design specifications. • Prepare accurate Bill of Quantities for each property and manage the procurement budget effectively. • Prepares FF&E cost estimates or quotations; with manufacturers and prospective vendors, and negotiates delivery of respective items on schedule and within budget. • Meet with suppliers to build library and stay informed about market trends, new materials, design innovations in the furniture and interior design sectors. • Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department. Qualifications About you Qualifications and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent with minimum 5 years of job-related experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, or related field • At least 5 years in furniture procurement or related field, with proven experience in project management and vendor relations • Skilled in AutoCAD or similar design software, with a solid understanding of furniture construction and materials Job Specific Skills: • Command of English language. • Capable of interpreting technical specifications and compliance standards. • Strong communication skills for effective negotiation and team coordination. • Excellent organizational and project management skills, adept at handling multiple concurrent projects. • Excellent ability to analyze and interpret the needs of staff customers and offer appropriate solutions within the ambit of laid down guidelines. • Strong interpersonal and communication skill and the ability to work effectively with a range of communities / nationalities. Application Guidelines Employees must submit applications through internal vacancies portal (via GEMS) only. Please see below for all eligibility and requirements for internal applications and please note that any applications not meeting the criteria will not be processed. • All internal candidates can only have three active applications at any point in time. • All internal candidates must have completed a minimum 10 months in their current role to apply for a new role. • All internal candidates with an active final warning letter will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process. • If you are Cabin Crew or Deck Crew (Qatar Airways & Qatar Executive) candidate, you would require NOC to apply for this role