Operations Manager

Indman; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Indman seeks an Operations Manager – Scaffolding to lead and oversee scaffolding operations across Oil & Gas and industrial projects. The role focuses on safety, operational excellence, and efficient resource management at multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree, 12+ years in scaffolding with 5+ in leadership, and a UAE driving license. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 12+ years of scaffolding experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in Oil & Gas shutdowns, maintenance, and industrial construction projects.
• Valid UAE Driving License.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all scaffolding operations across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards (OSHA, BS EN).
• Mentor and develop scaffolding teams ensuring competency and discipline.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams and provide progress updates.
• Maintain HSE compliance and safe execution of scaffolding activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

HSE management

Planning

Resource management

Team mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Industry: Scaffolding / Access Solutions / Construction Support

Seniority: Managerial

We are hiring Operations Manager – Scaffolding to lead and oversee all scaffolding operations across multiple Oil & Gas and industrial projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and efficient resource management across all project sites.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all scaffolding operations, including planning, execution strategies, and resource management across multiple projects
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards (OSHA, BS EN) and manage scaffolding for shutdowns, maintenance, and construction activities
• Manage, mentor, and develop scaffolding teams while ensuring workforce competency, certification, and discipline
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams, providing progress updates and resolving operational issues
• Maintain strict HSE compliance and ensure high-quality, safe execution of all scaffolding activities

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
• Minimum 12 years of scaffolding experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas shutdowns, maintenance, and industrial construction projects
• Valid UAE Driving License
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills