Recruitment Agencies in Doha
Alliance Recruitment Agency works with employers hiring in Doha and across Qatar, permanent, contract and executive appointments for businesses in West Bay, Lusail, Msheireb, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah and the industrial areas.
We recruit across construction and infrastructure, oil, gas and energy, hospitality, healthcare, logistics, financial services, retail and professional services. Screened, reference-checked candidates within 24–48 hours, and every placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee.
16+ years of recruitment across 36+ countries. 500+ client companies. ISO 9001 certified.
16+ Years Of Experience
550,000+ Placements Delivered
36+ Countries Served
350+ Expert Teams
50+ Top Level Positions
Hiring in Qatar: What Employers Need to Know
Qatar’s labour framework changed substantially in 2020, and a lot of published
guidance is still out of date.
No NOC required
Since September 2020, workers can change employer without a No Objection Certificate from their current sponsor. Practically, that means the candidate you want may already be in Qatar and free to move, often faster than an overseas hire, and without a new entry permit.
Minimum wage
Qatar applies a statutory minimum wage covering all workers and all sectors, plus mandatory allowances for accommodation and food where these are not provided directly. Packages need to be structured accordingly.
Wage Protection System
Salaries must be paid through WPS into a Qatari bank account within the statutory period. This affects how quickly payroll set-up needs to happen after a candidate accepts.
Work visas and QID
Employment visas are sponsored by the employing company and processed through the Ministry of Labour, with Qatar Visa Centres handling medical checks and biometrics in major source countries before travel. Alliance sources, screens and presents candidates; sponsorship and the visa application remain with you as the employer.
In-country versus overseas candidates
A candidate already in Qatar with a valid QID can typically start within weeks. An overseas hire runs longer once visa processing and QVC steps are accounted for. We tell you which pool each shortlisted candidate sits in before you interview.
Executive Search and Headhunting in Doha
Senior appointments in Qatar are a small-market search. The pool at director and C-suite level is limited, most candidates are known to each other, and the strongest people are employed and not applying.
We run confidential search for:
- Country Manager and General Manager appointments for international groups establishing or scaling Qatari operations
- Finance leadership — CFO, Finance Director, Head of Compliance
- Project and engineering leadership for infrastructure, energy and construction
- Hospitality leadership — hotel General Managers, F&B Directors, cluster roles
- Commercial and sales leadership
Confidentiality is the default. Candidates are approached without your company name being disclosed until they have been screened and, where required, have signed an NDA.
For senior mandates across the wider Gulf, see headhunter in Qatar and Headhunter Middle East page.
Sectors We Recruit For in Qatar
- Construction and infrastructure — project managers, QS, site engineers, supervisors and skilled trades
- Oil, gas and energy — process, mechanical and instrumentation engineers, HSE and operations
- Hospitality — hotel operations, F&B, kitchen brigades and front of house
- Healthcare — clinical, allied health and hospital administration
- Logistics and supply chain — Hamad Port and airport-linked operations
- Financial and professional services — West Bay and QFC-based businesses
- Retail and facilities management
Volume and project hiring. New site mobilisations, facility openings and seasonal ramp-ups are scoped with a dedicated recruiter team and an agreed weekly delivery rate rather than filled one CV at a time.
Hiring elsewhere in the Gulf? See recruitment agency in Dubai and Riyadh.
How We Recruit for Employers in Qatar
Brief
Role, reporting line, salary band and start date. We tell you
upfront whether the Qatari market can deliver it at that level and budget, and
whether to source in-country or overseas.
Source
Direct outreach across our Gulf network alongside our existing
database. We prioritise candidates already in Qatar where speed matters.
Screen
Technical fit, employment history, qualification verification,
QID and visa status, and reference checks with previous employers.
Shortlist in 24–48 hours
Three to five matched profiles with a recruiter summary.
Interview and offer
Scheduling, structured feedback, and offer support
through to acceptance.
90-day replacement guarantee
If the placement doesn’t work out within 90 days, we run the search again at no additional placement fee.
Industries We Serve
Hiring in Doha or Qatar?
Send us the role, responsibilities, salary band and start date. Screened, reference-checked shortlists within 24–48 hours, backed by a 90-day replacement guarantee.
What Our Clients Say
“Alliance understood our hiring requirements and provided qualified candidates who matched our roles and industry needs. Their team was professional and responsive.”
“We needed to fill several positions in Doha, and Alliance provided a strong shortlist of suitable candidates. Their recruitment process saved our HR team valuable time.”
“Alliance supported us throughout the recruitment process and helped us find skilled professionals for our growing team in Qatar. Communication was clear and consistent.”
Awards
Meet Our Leadership Team
Molly Anderson
Franchise Lead | Recruitment Franchise
Alex George
General Manager | RPO & Enterprise Recruitment
Nikki Miller
Head of Recruitment | Recruitment & Staffing
Frequently Asked Questions
If any employee hired by us leaves the company within three months of accepting your job offer, we offer free replacement support, i.e., you do not have to pay extra for the replacement service.
We provide comprehensive professional reference checks and background checks. Reference checks provide insight into a candidate’s skills, ability to manage multiple situations, attitude, knowledge, and other criteria from someone who has observed the candidate’s performance.
The terms and conditions for any recruitment pertain to the service model, pricing models, process, procedure, or fees, among other things. Please contact us if you want to learn more about our terms and conditions for your recruitment project.
No. Since September 2020 workers can change employer without a No Objection Certificate. In practice that often makes an in-country hire considerably faster than an overseas one.
No. Employment visas are sponsored by the employing company and processed through the Ministry of Labour. Alliance sources, screens and presents candidates and supplies the candidate-side documentation your application depends on; sponsorship and the filing remain with you.
A candidate already in Qatar with a valid QID can typically start within weeks. An overseas hire takes longer once visa processing and Qatar Visa Centre steps are accounted for. We confirm which applies before you interview.
Doha, including West Bay, Lusail and Msheireb, plus Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor and the industrial areas.
Yes. Candidates are approached without your company name being disclosed until they’ve been screened and, where needed, signed an NDA.
Yes. Project mobilisations are scoped with a dedicated recruiter team and an agreed weekly delivery rate rather than being filled individually.
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