Supervisors - Factory, Finishing, Lifting, MEP, Plastering, Scaffolding

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reports to: Respective Superintendent / Senior Engineer

Job Summary:

The Supervisor is a frontline leadership role responsible for the direct supervision of tradesmen and operatives in a specific technical discipline. They ensure work is carried out safely, to the correct quality, and according to the daily plan.

Key Responsibilities (Common to all Supervisors):

Directly supervise and provide task instructions to a team of technicians, tradesmen, and laborers.
Ensure all work is performed in strict adherence to method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and monitor the site for safe working conditions.
Inspect work for quality, identifying and correcting defects immediately.
Monitor daily productivity and report progress to the superintendent.
Manage the distribution of tools, materials, and equipment for their crew.
Mentor and train junior workers.

Discipline-Specific Expertise Required:

Factory Supervisor: Precast concrete production, steel fabrication, or batch plant operations.
Finishing Supervisor: Architectural finishes, tiling, painting, flooring, and façade works in buildings.
Lifting Supervisor: Certified to plan and supervise all crane operations, rigging, and heavy lifts (requires valid certification).
MEP Supervisor: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing installations within buildings or plants.
Plastering Supervisor: Internal and external plastering works, including rendering and screeding.
Scaffolding Supervisor: Erection, modification, and dismantling of all scaffolding systems (requires advanced scaffolder certification).

Eligibility & Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of total experience, with at least 3 years in a direct supervisory capacity in their specific trade.
Experience must be within road & bridge projects, sewage & water systems, desalination plants, power plants, and/or building construction & maintenance relevant to their discipline.
Relevant trade certification, diploma, or ITI qualification.
Mandatory professional certifications as required (e.g., Lifting Supervisor, Scaffolding Supervisor).
Strong practical knowledge and ability to read drawings.

Supervisors - Factory jobs

Supervisors - Factory, Finishing, Lifting, MEP, Plastering, Scaffolding