Head of Joinery Operations & Installations

Client of AW Connect; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AW Connect in the UAE seeks an experienced Joinery Carpentry Manager to lead the workshop and oversee installation across projects. You will manage drawings review, material procurement, manufacturing, quality control, and on-site finishing, ensuring timely delivery and high workmanship standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in joinery/carpentry, strong leadership, and a proven track record managing a commercial workshop and installation teams in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in joinery/carpentry or related field.
• 8+ years of joinery/carpentry experience, UAE experience preferred.
• Proven management of a commercial joinery workshop and installation teams.
• Strong knowledge of shop drawings, materials, finishes and joinery methods.
• Ability to lead production schedules, manage resources and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day joinery and carpentry workshop operations.
• Plan and coordinate production schedules with project programmes.
• Review shop drawings, specs, material schedules before production.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, QS, designers, procurement and site teams.
• Manage workshop supervisors, carpenters, joiners, machine operators and staff.
• Monitor progress to ensure completion within agreed programmes.
• Oversee procurement of timber veneers, laminates, hardware and finishes.
• Ensure items meet drawings, specs, samples and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain quality-control procedures across production.
• Inspect completed joinery before dispatch and coordinate site installation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Shop drawings

Project coordination

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

HSE compliance

UAE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Client of AW Connect in the UAE seeks an experienced Joinery Carpentry Manager to lead the workshop and oversee installation across projects. You will manage drawings review, material procurement, manufacturing, quality control, and on-site finishing, ensuring timely delivery and high workmanship standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in joinery/carpentry, strong leadership, and a proven track record managing a commercial workshop and installation teams in the UAE.