Carpenter-Supervisor

Vault Projects Worldwide; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa

Accommodation

Transportation provided

Job summary

Vault Projects Worldwide in Dubai seeks a skilled Carpentry Supervisor to lead on-site teams, measure and install wooden and composite components, and ensure high-quality finish on fit-out projects.

You will read shop drawings, coordinate cutting lists, and enforce safety while meeting tight schedules. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus, and UAE/GCC experience is preferred. This role demands reliability, punctuality, and clear communication with clients and project managers.

Qualifications

• Carpentry supervision experience on construction or fit-out projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and shop drawings with attention to detail.
• Strong safety awareness and compliance with local regulations.
• Excellent communication and training skills for teams.
• Experience supervising teams in Dubai or GCC preferred; UAE/GCC local practices familiarity.
• Vocational or technical carpentry certification; additional safety certifications are a plus.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional on-site.

Responsibilities

• Meet customers and understand their requirements.
• Visit sites and take accurate measurements.
• Speak English fluently (Arabic is a plus).
• Understand carpentry drawings and supervise workshop operations.
• Prepare cutting lists and minimize material waste.
• Coordinate work from measurements to final installation.

Skills

Carpentry supervision

Measuring & cutting

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team leadership

English communication

Education

Vocational/technical carpentry certification

Tools

Shop drawings

Job description

• Strong practical carpentry skills, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing wooden and composite components.
• Experience supervising carpentry teams on construction or fit-out projects, with ability to allocate tasks and monitor performance.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications, with attention to detail.
• Safe use of hand and power tools, and compliance with local regulations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide clear instructions, feedback, and training to team members.
• Proven ability to work under time constraints, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in carpentry supervision, preferably in Dubai or the wider GCC region, and familiarity with local building practices.
• Relevant vocational or technical certification in carpentry or construction; additional supervisory or safety certifications are an advantage.
• Commitment to reliability, punctuality, and maintaining a professional attitude on-site.

The candidate must be able to:

• Meet customers and understand their requirements.
• Visit sites and take accurate measurements.
• Speak English fluently (Arabic is a plus).
• Understand carpentry drawings and supervise workshop operations.
• Prepare cutting lists and minimize material waste.
• Coordinate work from measurements to final installation.

• Benefits: Visa, accommodation, and transportation provided.

• Preferably an Indian candidate with UAE/GCC experience.