Plant & Machinery Manager / Engineer

The BCD Global; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The BCD Global is seeking an experienced Plant amp Machinery Manager Engineer to oversee deployment, maintenance and performance of construction equipment across project sites in the UAE. You will coordinate crane operations, fleet management, preventive maintenance and safety compliance to minimize downtime and maximize project delivery.

Key responsibilities include planning crane erections, managing third‑party inspections, supervising crews and optimizing fuel usage, maintenance costs and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction site experience.
• Experience managing heavy machinery, tower cranes, hoists and fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage site allocation, erection, climbing and dismantling of tower cranes, passenger hoists and heavy machinery.
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for heavy fleet and equipment.
• Coordinate third‑party safety inspections and certifications for lifting gear and heavy plant.
• Supervise technicians, operators, and crane operators to ensure safe operating procedures.
• Source and manage heavy equipment rental contracts and vendor performance.

Skills

Heavy machinery management

Tower cranes

Safety compliance

Job description

BCD Global is seeking an experienced and operationally focused Plant amp Machinery Manager Engineer to oversee the deployment maintenance and performance of construction equipment across our project sites The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing heavy machinery tower cranes hoists and fleet operations with a focus on equipment reliability safety and cost efficiency Working closely with site teams technicians equipment suppliers and inspection bodies you will play a key role in coordinating equipment availability implementing preventive maintenance programs maintaining required certifications and minimizing downtime to support safe and efficient construction delivery

Plan and manage site allocation erection climbing and dismantling of tower cranes passenger hoists and heavy machinery

Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for heavy fleet excavators generators compressors heavy trucks and cranes

Coordinate mandatory third-party safety inspections and certifications e g T V ENAS-accredited bodies for all lifting gear and heavy plant prior to site deployment

Supervise mechanical technicians heavy equipment operators and crane operators to ensure safe operating procedures

Source and manage heavy equipment rental contracts evaluate supplier terms and resolve vendor performance disputes or rental overcharge claims

Manage spare parts inventory issue purchase requisitions for mechanical components and negotiate with local machinery dealers

Investigate machinery breakdowns or site mechanical failures conduct root-cause analyses and implement immediate corrective action to minimize site downtime

Monitor equipment fuel consumption running hours logbooks and prepare monthly operational cost utilization reports for executive management

Fleet amp Machinery Asset Management

Overseeing the acquisition allocation mobilization and demobilization of heavy plant fleet vehicles and tower cranes across all UAE project sites

Preventive Maintenance amp Mechanical Operations

Implementing preventative maintenance schedules overhaul repairs and managing mechanical workshop operations for plant equipment

Statutory Approvals amp Third-Party Certifications

Ensuring all heavy equipment especially tower cranes hoists and earthmovers hold valid Dubai Municipality Civil Defense Third-Party Safety Certificates and operator licenses

Equipment Breakdown Vendor amp Dispute Handling

Managing machinery breakdown incidents supplier equipment rental disputes warranty claims and fuel parts consumption audits

5+ years experienceConstruction site experience