Scaffolding Foreman

ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C. is seeking a Scaffold Supervisor to oversee scaffold erection, modification and dismantling on site.

You will allocate daily tasks, monitor productivity, inspect materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have 3–6 years on interior fit-out projects, knowledge of various scaffolding systems, and the ability to read drawings and work instructions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of hands-on site experience in interior fit-out, interior design, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems, components, erection, dismantling, and inspection procedures.
• Understanding of construction and interior fit-out site activities and access requirements.
• Knowledge of scaffolding safety standards, HSE regulations, and safe working practices.
• Ability to read scaffold drawings, layouts, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with different types of scaffolding such as mobile towers, tube & clamp, and modular systems.
• Ability to supervise scaffolders and coordinate daily site activities efficiently.
• Knowledge of load capacities, stability requirements, and safe access arrangements.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions immediately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with site engineers, HSE team, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project schedules.
• Knowledge of inspection tagging systems and scaffold handover procedures.
• Familiarity with PPE requirements and emergency safety procedures.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate scaffold erection, modification and dismantling activities at site.
• Allocate daily tasks to scaffolders and monitor workforce productivity.
• Inspect scaffolding materials before use and remove damaged components from service.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Supervisors and HSE team on access requirements.
• Ensure scaffolding structures are tagged, inspected and safe for use.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings for scaffold teams.
• Maintain records of scaffold inspections and material movement.
• Support site inspections, audits and handover activities.
• Ensure timely completion of scaffolding activities in line with schedules.

Skills

Site supervision

Read scaffold drawings

HSE compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

PPE compliance

Safety inspections

Education

Diploma or technical certification in civil engineering, construction, or interior fit-out

Job description

Supervise and coordinate scaffold erection modification and dismantling activities at site Ensure scaffolding works are carried out as per approved drawings method statements and safety requirements Allocate daily tasks to scaffolders and monitor workforce productivity Inspect scaffolding materials before use and ensure damaged components are removed from service Coordinate with Site Engineers Supervisors and HSE team regarding scaffold access requirements Ensure all scaffolding structures are properly tagged inspected and safe for use Monitor compliance with HSE regulations PPE usage and safe working practices Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings for scaffolding teams Ensure scaffolding stability load capacity and safe access arrangements are always maintained Identify and report unsafe conditions risks and site hazards immediately Maintain records of scaffold inspections material movement and workforce activities Coordinate scaffolding activities to support fit-out MEP ceiling painting and finishing works Ensure proper housekeeping around scaffolding work areas and material storage locations Monitor scaffold material usage and report shortages or damages to site management Support site inspections audits and project handover activities Ensure timely completion of scaffolding activities in line with project schedules Authority to stop unsafe scaffolding activities or restrict access to unsafe scaffold areas Authority to report non-compliance unsafe acts and damaged scaffold materials to management Diploma or technical certification in civil engineering, construction, or interior fit-out (preferred).

• 3–6 years of hands‑on site experience in interior fit‑out, interior design, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems, components, erection, dismantling, and inspection procedures.
• Understanding of construction and interior fit‑out site activities and access requirements.
• Knowledge of scaffolding safety standards, HSE regulations, and safe working practices.
• Ability to read scaffold drawings, layouts, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with different types of scaffolding such as mobile towers, tube & clamp, and modular systems.
• Ability to supervise scaffolders and coordinate daily site activities efficiently.
• Knowledge of load capacities, stability requirements, and safe access arrangements.
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions immediately.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with site engineers, HSE team, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project schedules.
• Knowledge of inspection tagging systems and scaffold handover procedures.
• Familiarity with PPE requirements and emergency safety procedures.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills.