Assistant Manager, Lifting & Crane Operations

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified lifting engineer to plan, engineer, supervise, and ensure safe execution of lifting and hoisting operations at project sites. You will prepare lifting plans, perform crane calculations, verify equipment certifications, and collaborate with site teams to maintain compliance with HSE standards and international lifting norms.

The role requires overseeing critical lifts, mentoring crane operators, riggers, and lifting supervisors, and

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments, and lift studies for routine and critical lifting operations.
• Conduct engineering calculations for crane selection, load distribution, lifting capacity, ground bearing pressure, and rigging requirements.
• Verify lifting equipment certifications, inspection records, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with site construction, EHS, logistics, and subcontractor teams to ensure safe execution of lifting activities.
• Supervise critical lifting operations and provide technical guidance to crane operators, riggers, and lifting supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, OSHA standards, BS 7121, LOLER, and local authority regulations.

Job description

Larsen & Toubro Limited in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified lifting engineer to plan, engineer, supervise, and ensure safe execution of lifting and hoisting operations at project sites. You will prepare lifting plans, perform crane calculations, verify equipment certifications, and collaborate with site teams to maintain compliance with HSE standards and international lifting norms.

The role requires overseeing critical lifts, mentoring crane operators, riggers, and lifting supervisors, and