Lifting Supervisor

Client of Brunel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Brunel in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor to oversee lifting operations across construction and industrial projects on a contract basis.

The role requires 5-8 years in lifting supervision, ADNOC/UAE experience, and a Diploma in mechanical or civil disciplines. You will coordinate with the Appointed Person and crane crews to ensure safety, compliance and efficient lifting activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical, Civil, Construction or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years lifting supervision experience in Oil & Gas or petrochemical settings.
• Experience with lifting operations in construction/industrial projects preferred.
• Proven experience with ADNOC/UAE/GCC environments and documented credentials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifting operations per approved lifting plans, method statements, risk assessments and site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, UAE 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, load capacity, boom configuration, outriggers and exclusion zones.
• Ensure lifting gear and rigging are inspected, certified and fit for use.
• Supervise rigging, signaling and load handling for safe lifting practices.
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and toolbox talks on plans, hazards, controls and comms.
• Monitor lifting activities and stop work for unsafe conditions or deviations.
• Ensure lifting personnel are competent, trained and authorized.
• Inspect lifting areas for obstructions, underground services and access restrictions.
• Maintain lifting exclusion zones and control access near suspended loads.
• Supervise lifting of heavy equipment, piping, vessels and modules.
• Maintain required lifting records, permits, checklists and documentation.

Skills

Lifting operations

Safety compliance

Technical inspection

Coordination with crane teams

Education

Diploma or related technical qualification

Job description

We are partnering with our client in the Oil and Gas sector to recruit an experienced Lifting Supervisor to join our client s team in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates on a contract basis. This role will oversee lifting operations across construction and industrial projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Our client values professionals with strong regional experience and a meticulous approach to documentation and operational control.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise lifting operations in accordance with approved lifting plans method statements risk assessments and site procedures
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements UAE regulations client standards and applicable lifting standards
• Coordinate with the Appointed Person HSE Crane Operators Riggers and Banksmen Signalmen for safe lifting execution
• Verify crane setup ground conditions lifting radius load capacity boom configuration outriggers and exclusion zones before lifting
• Ensure cranes lifting equipment rigging accessories and lifting gear are inspected certified and fit for use
• Supervise rigging slinging signaling and load handling to ensure safe lifting practices
• Conduct pre-lift briefings and toolbox talks covering lifting plans hazards controls and communication procedures
• Monitor lifting activities and stop work immediately when unsafe conditions equipment defects adverse weather or plan deviations occur
• Ensure all lifting personnel are competent trained certified and authorized for their duties
• Inspect lifting areas for overhead obstructions underground services pipelines live plant excavations and access restrictions
• Maintain lifting exclusion zones and prevent unauthorized access beneath or near suspended loads
• Supervise lifting of heavy equipment piping vessels structural components modules and oil amp gas plant materials
• Maintain required lifting records inspection certificates permits checklists and documentation

Qualifications

Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical, Civil, Construction, or a related field. Minimum 5-8 years of lifting supervision experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical, relevant experience as a Lifting Supervisor. Experience in lifting operations within construction / industrial projects preferred. ADNOC / UAE / GCC experience. Candidates must have complete and verifiable educational, professional and experience documentation. Educational qualifications must be obtained through a recognized institution and regular course. Correspondence / Non-regular Diplomas or Degrees should not be submitted. EPC, or heavy industrial sector. Proven experience supervising mobile cranes, crawler cranes, heavy lifting, rigging, and equipment installation activities. Strong knowledge of lifting plans, rigging arrangements, load calculations, crane capacities, load charts, and lifting accessories.