Logistics Manager

STRABAG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG is seeking a seasoned Plant and Logistics Manager in Abu Dhabi to oversee the allocation, mobilization, and demobilization of construction plant, heavy equipment, vehicles, and generators across multiple project sites.

You will coordinate equipment requirements with project teams, supervise maintenance and utilisation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support budgeting and planning for plant and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience managing plant and logistics in main contracting.
• GCC/UAE experience with building, infrastructure, or civil projects.
• Experience with heavy equipment, generators, and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of inspections, mobilization/demobilization, and utilisation management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP or fleet management systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Allocate, mobilize, and demobilize construction plant and heavy equipment across sites.
• Coordinate equipment requirements with project, construction, and plant teams.
• Oversee inspection, servicing, preventive maintenance, and repair to maximize performance.
• Monitor utilisation, maintenance schedules, and operating costs; implement improvements.
• Coordinate transfers, permits, and logistics with project schedules.
• Manage plant operators, drivers, and logistics personnel.
• Coordinate with procurement, workshop, HSE, and project teams on equipment priorities.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance histories, and statutory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning for plant and logistics operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Operational planning

Team management

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Fleet management software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Tasks

• Manage the allocation, mobilization, and demobilization of construction plant, heavy equipment, vehicles, and generators across multiple project sites.
• Coordinate equipment requirements with Project, Construction, and Plant teams to ensure timely availability and optimum utilization of resources.
• Oversee the inspection, servicing, preventive maintenance, and repair of construction equipment to maximize operational performance and minimise downtime.
• Monitor equipment utilisation, maintenance schedules, operating costs, and fleet performance, implementing improvements where required.
• Coordinate equipment transfers, transportation, permits, and logistics activities in accordance with project schedules.
• Manage plant operators, drivers, and logistics personnel, ensuring resources are effectively planned and deployed.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Workshop, HSE, and Project teams on equipment requirements, maintenance planning, and operational priorities.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance histories, inspection reports, utilisation data, and statutory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning for plant and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience managing plant and logistics operations within a main contracting environment.
• GCC/UAE experience supporting building, infrastructure, or civil construction projects.
• Experience managing construction plant, earthmoving equipment, heavy vehicles, generators, and associated maintenance activities.
• Experience in equipment inspections, preventive maintenance planning, fault diagnosis, plant mobilisation, demobilisation, and utilisation management.
• Working knowledge of equipment transportation, statutory requirements, and maintenance planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for operational reporting and planning. Experience with ERP, fleet management, or plant management systems is an advantage.
• Able to lead plant and logistics teams while coordinating equipment requirements across multiple project sites.

Requirements: