Lifting Operations Supervisor — Oil & Gas Projects

Brunel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor for our client in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on a contract basis. The role oversees lifting operations across construction and industrial projects, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency. Strong regional experience and meticulous documentation are highly valued.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple teams, verify crane setups, maintain records and ensure all inspections are up to date. ADNOC/UAE/GCC exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical, Civil, Construction or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years lifting supervision experience in Oil & Gas, petrochemical or similar sectors.
• Educational qualifications must be from a recognized institution; avoid non-regular diplomas.
• Experience with EPC or heavy industrial projects is preferred.
• Proven experience supervising mobile cranes, crawler cranes, heavy lifting and rigging.
• Strong knowledge of lifting plans, rigging, load calculations and crane capacities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifting operations in accordance with lifting plans, statements and site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UAE HSE regulations, client standards and lifting standards.
• Coordinate with Appointed Person, HSE, Crane Operators, Riggers and Banksmen for safe lifting.
• Verify crane setup, ground conditions, lifting radius and load capacity before lifting.
• Inspect lifting equipment and accessories; ensure certificates and inspections are up to date.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and toolbox talks on plans and controls.
• Maintain lifting records, permits and checklists.

Skills

Lifting plans

Rigging

Crane supervision

Load calculations

Education

Diploma or technical qualification

Job description

Brunel is seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor for our client in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on a contract basis. The role oversees lifting operations across construction and industrial projects, ensuring safety, compliance and efficiency. Strong regional experience and meticulous documentation are highly valued.

The candidate will coordinate with multiple teams, verify crane setups, maintain records and ensure all inspections are up to date. ADNOC/UAE/GCC exposure is a plus.