Overview
Established in 1984, YKM Group has become a leading and globally recognized manufacturer and supplier of wire mesh products, exporting 90% of its products to over 70 countries. YKM has manufacturing plants in China and the UAE, with a combined area of over 156,500 SQM. YKM specializes in the production of various types of wire mesh, including stainless steel, epoxy coated, copper, low carbon steel, and nickel wire mesh. With a strong focus on quality, YKM's manufacturing capabilities cater to key industrial applications such as automotive, construction, aeronautics, agriculture, oil & gas, and food & beverage. The company is certified to ISO9001 and ISO14000 standards.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret technical drawings, shop drawings, and general arrangement (GA) drawings for metal structures or components.
- Supervise and manage site installation work related to wire mesh, METAL FENCE, handrails, gratings, structural supports, etc.
- Coordinate with internal drafting/design team to ensure drawings match site conditions; manage revisions and as-built drawings.
- Attend site meetings with clients, main contractors, and consultants to discuss drawings, site readiness, technical clarifications.
- Plan and monitor daily site activities; assign work to site supervisors / installation crews; track progress vs project timeline.
- Resolve on-site technical issues, dimensional mismatches, or drawing discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards on site.
- Prepare daily progress reports, site records, and communicate updates to the project manager.
- Assist in preparation of method statements, site inspections, and material submittals.
- Coordinate with procurement/logistics for delivery of materials and tools to the site.
- Support in handover documentation: inspection requests (IRs), as-built drawings, snag list closures, etc.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in Project Engineering for metal work subcontracting (wire mesh, fencing, steel structures, etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and site layouts for metal installations.
- Familiar with tools, hardware, and fixing techniques used in structural metalwork.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel, Word).
- Strong site coordination and communication skills.
- Knowledge of UAE site work practices and safety regulations is a strong advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple installation teams and coordinate across different project sites.