Foreman - Jumpform Systems

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardinia Contracting seeks an experienced Foreman for Jumpform Systems in Dubai to supervise high‑rise formwork activities, ensuring safe operation of automatic and hydraulic climbing systems, and coordination with engineers and crews for critical construction cycles.

The role requires a minimum 10 years in formwork, strong leadership, and the ability to enforce safety procedures while maintaining productivity on major Dubai projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant formwork experience.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to stop unsafe operations immediately.
• Ability to read structural drawings and temporary works drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily jumpform and climbing formwork activities.
• Supervise automatic climbing formwork systems during preparation, climbing, and securing.
• Oversee hydraulic and crane‑supported climbing formwork operations.
• Verify anchors, embedments, and fixing points before loading.
• Maintain safety exclusion zones and ensure trained personnel operate climbing equipment.

Skills

Jumpform systems

Automatic climbing formwork

Hydraulic climbing formwork

Crane-supported formwork

Formwork erection

Safety awareness

Crew supervision

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

PERI formwork

Doka formwork

Job description

Foreman - Jumpform Systems Job Snapshot

Role: Foreman - Jumpform Systems
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Construction
Function: Construction-Skilled Trades
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time

Foreman - Jumpform Systems in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity for an experienced formwork professional with strong hands‑on knowledge of automatic climbing systems, hydraulic climbing formwork, crane‑supported climbing systems, conventional formwork, manpower supervision, and high‑rise site execution. Gardinia Contracting, the integrated construction organization supporting Azizi Developments, is hiring a Foreman to supervise jumpform operations, climbing cycles, formwork erection, dismantling, safety checks, productivity, and workmanship across major Dubai projects. The role requires practical experience with PERI, Doka, or similar systems and the ability to coordinate trained crews, verify anchors and embedded items, monitor climbing equipment, enforce exclusion zones, and ensure every climbing cycle is executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, temporary works requirements, and safety procedures.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Construction

Function: Construction-Skilled Trades

Salary: 7000-12000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Foreman - Jumpform is responsible for controlling critical formwork activities used in high‑rise concrete construction. The position ensures electrically operated automatic climbing systems, hydraulic climbing systems, crane‑supported systems, and conventional formwork are erected, operated, moved, and dismantled safely and in the correct sequence. Reliable supervision at this level directly affects structural safety, concrete cycle times, workforce productivity, system stability, and overall project progress. The foreman works closely with Project Engineers, Formwork Engineering, Structural Engineers, Design Engineers, site teams, and trained formwork crews to ensure all temporary works and climbing activities remain controlled and technically compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily jumpform and climbing formwork activities according to approved construction schedules and engineering requirements.
• Supervise electrically operated automatic climbing formwork systems during preparation, climbing, repositioning, and securing.
• Oversee hydraulic climbing systems and crane‑supported climbing formwork operations.
• Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate climbing equipment and control systems.
• Control access to climbing platforms and restricted operating areas.
• Verify anchors, cones, embedments, and fixing points before the system is connected or loaded.
• Check that embedded components are installed in the correct position, orientation, and tolerance.
• Confirm documented concrete‑strength approval before commencing climbing operations.
• Verify concrete condition before loading anchors or support points.
• Inspect climbing rails, brackets, platforms, guides, ties, shutters, drives, and supporting components.
• Check access routes, ladders, working platforms, guardrails, toe boards, and edge protection before operation.
• Inspect electrical control panels and system operating components.
• Verify motors, limit switches, sensors, alarms, interlocks, and emergency‑stop functions before each climbing cycle.
• Complete required pre‑climb checklists before operation.
• Confirm applicable permits, approvals, and authorizations are in place.
• Ensure all temporary loads and obstructions are removed before climbing begins.
• Confirm the system is released in the approved sequence before movement.
• Maintain synchronized movement throughout electrically or hydraulically powered climbing operations.
• Monitor system alignment continuously during climbing.
• Watch for unusual noise, uneven movement, overload indications, mechanical resistance, or abnormal system behavior.
• Stop climbing activity immediately when an unsafe or abnormal condition is detected.
• Establish and enforce exclusion zones around climbing operations.
• Ensure personnel remain clear of restricted areas while the system is moving.
• Monitor weather conditions and apply approved wind or weather restrictions.
• Maintain clear communication between operators, supervisors, engineers, and climbing crews throughout each cycle.
• Record completed climbing operations and inspection results.
• Document faults, defects, abnormalities, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance of defective equipment before further use.
• Ensure repaired systems are reinspected and approved before returning to operation.
• Supervise erection of wall, column, slab, beam, and other formwork systems.
• Control safe use and dismantling of conventional and modular formwork.
• Verify formwork dimensions, alignment, line, level, support, and stability before concrete placement.
• Coordinate formwork requirements with structural drawings and approved temporary works designs.
• Manage manpower allocation for climbing and conventional formwork activities.
• Assign work according to crew capability, planned sequence, and site priorities.
• Monitor productivity and take corrective action where planned targets are not being achieved.
• Ensure required formwork materials, tools, accessories, and components are available.
• Monitor material usage and prevent avoidable loss or damage.
• Supervise workmanship and maintain required quality standards.
• Report delays, incidents, technical deviations, equipment failures, and other site issues to the Project Engineer or Formwork Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate with Structural and Design Engineers regarding drawing revisions and temporary works requirements.
• Implement approved engineering changes and ensure crews understand revised instructions.
• Review structural, architectural, and temporary works drawings before starting activities.
• Support clarification of site conditions that conflict with approved drawings.
• Ensure all formwork work follows approved method statements and operating procedures.
• Enforce project safety requirements during erection, climbing, concreting support, and dismantling activities.
• Maintain basic site records and daily progress information.
• Coordinate work around concrete pours and planned climbing cycles.
• Work flexible hours when required to support critical construction sequences.

Ideal Profile

• Secondary School, ITI, or Diploma qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant formwork experience.
• Minimum age of 30 years as specified for the position.
• Strong practical understanding of high‑rise formwork systems and construction methodology.
• Hands‑on experience with automatic climbing or jumpform systems.
• Experience operating or supervising hydraulic climbing formwork.
• Practical knowledge of crane‑supported climbing systems.
• Previous exposure to PERI, Doka, or equivalent proprietary formwork systems is advantageous.
• Training or extensive practical experience in hydraulic climbing systems is preferred.
• Strong understanding of conventional and modular formwork.
• Able to read structural drawings accurately.
• Comfortable interpreting architectural and temporary works drawings.
• Strong knowledge of anchors, embedments, brackets, climbing rails, platforms, shutters, ties, and related components.
• Good understanding of concrete‑strength requirements before climbing.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to stop unsafe operations immediately.
• Proven leadership capability supervising skilled formwork crews.
• Able to manage manpower, materials, workmanship, and productivity targets.
• Strong planning and organizational ability.
• Good problem‑solving skills for resolving practical site issues.
• Able to communicate effectively with engineers, supervisors, operators, and construction crews.
• Basic reporting and document‑reading capability.
• Good command of English, Hindi, and Urdu.
• Driving licence according to company requirements.
• Willing to work flexible hours around concrete pours and climbing cycles.
• Willing to travel or work across project sites when required.

Skills Set

• Construction‑Skilled Trades
• Jumpform systems
• Automatic climbing formwork
• Self‑climbing formwork
• Hydraulic climbing formwork
• Crane‑supported climbing formwork
• PERI formwork
• Doka formwork
• Conventional formwork
• Modular formwork
• Wall formwork
• Column formwork
• Slab formwork
• Beam formwork
• Formwork erection
• Formwork dismantling
• Climbing cycles
• Anchor installation
• Embedded items
• Anchor cones
• Climbing rails
• Formwork brackets
• Working platforms
• Edge protection
• Electrical control panels
• Hydraulic systems
• Limit switches
• Safety interlocks
• Emergency‑stop systems
• Pre‑climb inspections
• Pre‑climb checklists
• Exclusion zones
• Wind restrictions
• Concrete strength verification
• Structural drawings
• Temporary works drawings
• Method statements
• Formwork safety
• Manpower supervision
• Crew coordination
• Productivity monitoring
• Material control
• High‑rise construction
• Site reporting
• Quality control

Why Join Us

This role offers direct responsibility for one of the most critical construction activities in modern high‑rise projects. Experienced formwork professionals can work with advanced automatic and hydraulic climbing systems while developing deeper capability in jumpform sequencing, temporary works coordination, crew leadership, safety control, and high‑rise construction productivity. Gardinia Contracting is expanding rapidly to support major Dubai developments including Burj Azizi and Azizi Venice. The position provides a strong platform for experienced foremen to progress toward senior formwork supervision, general foreman, temporary works supervision, or broader high‑rise construction leadership responsibilities.

About the Company

Gardinia Contracting is the integrated construction organization supporting Azizi Developments across major residential, commercial, hospitality, and destination projects in Dubai. Its in‑house capabilities span civil construction, MEP, interior fit‑out, landscaping, pools, and specialist construction works, enabling direct involvement in major developments including Burj Azizi and Azizi Venice.