Construction Manager (UAE)

ATA Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a major aggregates processing plant project in Dubai, UAE. The role involves daily management of site activities, overseeing the installation of equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and effective project execution. Ideal candidates have 5-10 years of experience in heavy engineering, strong skills in conveyors and steelwork, and relevant qualifications. A competitive daily rate is offered alongside expenses.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in heavy engineering or industrial construction.
• Strong background in conveyors, steelwork, or bulk materials handling.
• Experience on aggregates, mining, or process plant projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities across mechanical, electrical, structural and civil works.
• Oversee installation of conveyors, crushers, screens, and steel structures.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM, HSE, and Zero Harm standards.
• Review and manage RAMS, Lift Plans and subcontractor scopes.
• Control site permits, site logistics, and delivery sequencing.
• Lead toolbox talks, progress meetings, and site reporting.
• Resolve safety, quality, and programme issues.

Skills

Heavy engineering

Industrial construction

Conveyors

Steelwork

Bulk materials handling

Health and Safety compliance

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Black

First Aid

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Construction Manager UAE (Middle East)

12–18 month contract (likelihood of extension) £500 p/d - £550 p/d + expenses (Outside IR35)

Bulk Materials Handling / Process Plant / Construction management

Our client is a UK-based engineering contractor delivering a major aggregates processing plant in the UAE. They require an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery across civils, steel structures, conveyors and process plant installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities across mechanical, electrical, structural and civil works
• Oversee installation of conveyors, crushers, screens and steel structures
• Ensure full compliance with CDM, HSE and Zero Harm standards
• Review and manage RAMS, Lift Plans and subcontractor scopes
• Control site permits, site logistics and delivery sequencing
• Lead toolbox talks, progress meetings and site reporting
• Resolve safety, quality and programme issues

Requirements

• 5–10 years’ experience in heavy engineering or industrial construction
• Strong background in conveyors, steelwork or bulk materials handling
• Experience on aggregates, mining or process plant projects
• Confident managing RAMS, Lift Plans and engineering drawings
• Able to work on a resident or rotational basis in the UAE

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Engineering
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black
• First Aid

Desirable

• IOSH / NEBOSH, commissioning, AutoCAD, ATEX / DSEAR, ISO 9001 & 14001

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation