Lifting Operations Lead: Safe Rigging & Crane Coordination

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) is seeking a Lifting Operations Specialist to plan, coordinate and control all lifting activities on our Abu Dhabi construction sites. You will develop safe lift plans, select appropriate equipment and ensure competency, inspections and permits are in place.

The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on lifting operations experience, with a Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing lift plans with method statements and checklists.
• Knowledge of lifting regulations, standards and best practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, weight data and structural constraints.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control all lifting activities on site.
• Prepare, review and approve lift plans and load calculations.
• Select cranes, accessories, and rigging gear; ensure correct configurations.
• Verify load integrity and weight calculations prior to lifting.
• Ensure equipment is inspected, certified and maintained; confirm test certificates.
• Obtain and comply with permits and work permits for lifts.
• Ensure competent personnel are on site and briefed.
• Maintain records of lifting activities, inspections and incidents.
• Provide guidance on safety and lead post-lift reviews.

Skills

Lift planning

Load calculations

Regulatory compliance

Engineering drawings interpretation

Leadership under pressure

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Lift planning software

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) is seeking a Lifting Operations Specialist to plan, coordinate and control all lifting activities on our Abu Dhabi construction sites. You will develop safe lift plans, select appropriate equipment and ensure competency, inspections and permits are in place.

The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on lifting operations experience, with a Diploma or Bachelor in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.