Scaffolding Supervisor

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Scaffolding Supervisor to oversee scaffolding activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in scaffolding supervision within offshore oil & gas projects and hold relevant safety certifications. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to ensure compliance with safety protocols and ADNOC standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in scaffolding supervision within offshore oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of BS EN OSHA and ADNOC scaffolding regulations.
• Valid offshore safety certifications (e.g. BOSIET H2S PTW Work at Height).

Responsibilities

• Supervise scaffolding erection, modification, and dismantling activities at offshore sites.
• Ensure all scaffolding work meets ADNOC standards and international safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and safety briefings before commencing work.

Skills

Scaffolding supervision

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Safety enforcement

Education

Certification in Scaffolding (CISRS TUV or equivalent)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise scaffolding erection modification and dismantling activities at offshore sites.


• Ensure all scaffolding work meets ADNOC standards project specifications and international safety regulations.


• Conduct risk assessments inspections and safety briefings (Toolbox Talks) before commencing work.


• Manage scaffolding teams ensuring proper allocation of manpower and adherence to safety protocols.


• Inspect scaffolding structures to verify stability load capacity and compliance with work permits.


• Coordinate with construction maintenance and HSE teams to ensure scaffolding supports operational needs.


• Maintain accurate records of scaffolding activities materials used and permits issued.


• Train and mentor scaffolders on best practices hazard identification and offshore safety measures.


• Participate in audits incident investigations and corrective action implementation.


• Ensure proper tagging (Green Yellow Red) of scaffolding structures as per industry standards.

Qualifications

• Certification in Scaffolding (CISRS TUV or equivalent).


• Minimum 8 years of experience in scaffolding supervision within offshore oil & gas projects.


• Strong knowledge of BS EN OSHA and ADNOC scaffolding regulations.


• Valid offshore safety certifications (e.g. BOSIET H2S PTW Work at Height).


• Experience in managing scaffolding operations in hazardous offshore environments.


• Strong leadership communication and safety enforcement skills.

Additional Information

• Familiarity with ADNOC offshore procedures and work permit systems.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings for scaffolding requirements.


• Experience working in offshore rotations and managing multi-national teams.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract