Lifting Supervisor (LEEA)

J10 Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 258,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

J10 Consulting seeks experienced LEEA Certified Lifting Supervisors to join a major Data Centre and Infrastructure project in Dubai, UAE. The role requires leadership of lifting teams, strict adherence to lift plans, and coordination with crane operators, riggers, and safety personnel.

Candidates must hold a valid LEEA Lifting Supervisor qualification and have 5+ years lifting experience, including 3+ years in supervision. Immediate start on a 6-month contract, outsourced through J10 Consulting.

Qualifications

• 3-year Mechanical Engineering Diploma or equivalent, or proven supervisory background.
• Minimum 5 years lifting and rigging experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Dubai/UAE project experience strongly preferred and LEEA-certified lifting supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifting operations per lift plan, risk assessment, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Coordinate crane operators, riggers, banksmen and HSE during lifts and critical operations.
• Inspect equipment, verify certification validity, and ensure safe exclusion zones.
• Maintain lifting files, brief team, and stop unsafe lifts immediately.
• Escalate complex or tandem lifts to the appointed lift planner for approval.

Skills

Lifting supervision

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Supervisory experience

Tools

Crane load charts

Job description

Our Infrastructure & Utilities Main Contractor client has a new requirement for a number of well experienced LEEA Certified Lifting Supervisors to join their team in Dubai, UAE to work on a new Data Centre and Infrastructure project. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Lifting Supervisor on large scale new build projects working with tower, mobile and crawler cranes and have worked with recognised main contractors in the UAE previously. Valid LEEA certification as lifting supervisor is mandatoryThis role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a contract basis as an initial 6 month contract position, outsourced through J10 Consulting.Key Responsibilities:The Lifting Supervisor is responsible for the safe, controlled and compliant execution of lifting operations at project sites. The role ensures that each lift is carried out in accordance with the approved lifting plan, risk assessment, method statement, permit-to-work requirements, manufacturer instructions and applicable authority and client requirements. The incumbent will lead the lifting team at the workface and has full authority to stop any lifting activity that is unsafe, deviates from the approved plan or exceeds the limits of personnel, equipment or environmental conditions.Supervise routine, non-routine, critical and tandem lifting activities only within the limits of the approved plan and the individual's verified competence.Coordinate crane operators, riggers, slinger/ signalers, banksmen, equipment providers, construction teams and HSE personnel.Maintain effective control of lifting zones, suspended loads, crane movement, communication, and interface risks.Work across civil, MEP, substation, equipment installation, loading/ unloading and material-handling activities as assigned.Follow the approved lift plan, method statement, task risk assessment/ JSA, permit and associated drawings before work starts.Confirm load description, verified weight, centre of gravity, lifting points, travel path, landing area, crane configuration, radius, boom length and required capacity.Confirm that the lift classification and planning level are appropriate. Escalate critical, complex, tandem or engineered lifts to the Appointed Person / competent lift planner for approval.Inspect the work area for ground stability, underground or overhead services, excavations, structures, traffic, public interface, adjacent cranes, restricted clearances and other simultaneous operations.Check weather and site conditions, including wind speed and visibility, against the approved lift plan and manufacturer limits.Conduct and record a pre-lift briefing/toolbox talk with all lifting-team members, including agreed signals, radio channel, sequence, exclusion zone, hold points and emergency actions.Verify the identity, competency, certification and authorization of crane operators, riggers, slinger/signallers and banksmen before deployment.Confirm that cranes, lifting appliances and lifting accessories have valid inspection/test certification from an accepted accredited body and are within inspection validity.Check crane load charts, rated capacity indicators, limiters, anti-two-block devices, outriggers, mats, hooks, safety latches, ropes, brakes, alarms and communication devices as applicable.Verify that slings, shackles, spreader beams, eyebolts and other accessories are correctly selected, identifiable, compatible, free from visible defects and within safe working load limits.Ensure daily/pre-use inspections are completed and defective, uncertified, unidentifiable or quarantined equipment is not used.Maintain the lifting file at the worksite, including permits, plans, certificates, inspection checklists, briefings and close-out records.Establish and maintain barricaded exclusion zones and prevent unauthorized entry beneath or near suspended loads and within crane operating/slewing areas.Confirm the crane is positioned and set up as planned, including outrigger extension, matting, level, clearance and access control.Ensure the load is correctly rigged, balanced, secured and controlled using tag lines where appropriate. Prevent personnel from standing under suspended loads or placing body parts in pinch zones.Authorize a controlled trial lift when required to verify balance, rigging, brakes, stability and clearance before continuing.Maintain one clear line of command and one designated signaller. Stop the lift immediately if communication is lost or conflicting instructions are received.Continuously monitor the lift against the approved sequence. Do not permit side pulling, shock loading, dragging, personnel lifting, blind lifting or any other deviation unless specifically engineered, approved and controlled.Suspend operations during unsafe weather, poor visibility, equipment malfunction, unstable ground, loss of exclusion zone control or any unplanned change.Confirm safe landing, de-rigging and release of the lifting area before closing the permit.

Lifting Supervisor Experience:Valid LEEA Lifting Supervisor / Crane Supervisor qualification from a recognized LEEA-approved training provider.3-year Mechanical Engineering Diploma/ equivalent OR qualifying experienced, authorized, established, supervisory position in different organization.Minimum 5 years of relevant lifting and rigging experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role on construction, utilities, infrastructure, industrial or substation projects. Dubai/UAE project experience is strongly preferred.Technical competence Implementation of the lift plans, verification of crane load charts, capacity/radius data, rigging configurations, accessory markings, inspection certificates, ground bearing information and weather limitations.Familiarity with the UAE safety regulations related to lifting operations.In-depth knowledge of lifting equipment, rigging techniques, and lifting procedures.Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment processes, and compliance.Leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train, and motivate a team.Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with different stakeholders.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.