Scaffolding Project Manager

SSC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 391,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

SSC seeks a Scaffolding Project Manager to oversee multi-project delivery, from mobilisation to demobilisation, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction on site in the UAE. You will plan resources, lead diverse teams, and maintain rigorous standards across every phase of the scaffold lifecycle.

You will coordinate with engineering, commercial, HSE, logistics, and human capital to optimise performance, manage risks, and protect margins while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing scaffolding projects from mobilisation to demobilisation.
• Strong ability to plan manpower, materials, and site activities.
• Proven track record in safety and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage scaffolding projects from mobilisation through execution, completion, and demobilisation.
• Develop project plans, schedules, manpower requirements, material requirements, and mobilisation strategies.
• Coordinate daily scaffolding activities, including erection, modification, inspection, handover, and dismantling.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget, and client expectations.
• Monitor project progress and address delays, resource constraints, and operational challenges.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Resolve disputes or issues during the contract lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, HSE, Logistics, and Human Capital teams.
• Ensure scaffolding activities follow designs, method statements, risk assessments, and standards.
• Maintain control and utilisation of scaffolding materials and equipment.
• Ensure adequate numbers of competent Scaffolders, Chargehands, Foremen, Supervisors, and Inspectors.
• Coordinate with design/engineering teams for complex scaffold requirements.
• Ensure scaffolds are inspected, tagged, handed over, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Scaffolding

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Purpose

The Scaffolding Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, coordination, and successful delivery of scaffolding projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements and company standards.

The role requires strong scaffolding-specific technical and operational experience, with the ability to manage manpower, materials, site activities, commercial performance, safety, and client relationships across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Operations

• Manage scaffolding projects from mobilisation through execution, completion, and demobilisation.
• Develop project plans, schedules, manpower requirements, material requirements, and mobilisation strategies.
• Coordinate daily scaffolding activities, including erection, modification, inspection, handover, and dismantling.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget, and client expectations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, resource constraints, and operational challenges.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Resolve any disputes or issues that arise during the contract lifecycle.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, HSE, Logistics, and Human Capital teams.
• Ensure scaffolding activities are carried out in accordance with approved designs, method statements, risk assessments, and applicable scaffolding standards.
• Maintain effective control and utilisation of scaffolding materials and equipment.
• Ensure adequate numbers of competent Scaffolders, Chargehands, Foremen, Supervisors, and Inspectors are deployed according to project requirements.
• Coordinate with scaffolding design/engineering teams regarding complex or non-standard scaffold requirements.
• Ensure scaffolds are properly inspected, tagged, handed over, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Monitor project budgets, labour productivity, material utilisation, equipment costs, and overall project profitability.
• Track project variations and additional works and ensure they are properly documented and communicated.
• Support accurate forecasting, cost reporting, invoicing, and commercial reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce unnecessary project costs without compromising safety or quality.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients regarding project delivery and scaffolding operations.
• Attend client meetings, progress meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to operational issues and client requirements while protecting the company's commercial and operational interests.

Team & Workforce Management

• Lead and coordinate project teams, supervisors, foremen, and scaffolding workforce.
• Set clear expectations for safety, productivity, quality, and performance.
• Monitor workforce performance and identify training or competency