Senior Lifting Operations Lead

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Group Life and Personal Accident Ins

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor to oversee all on-site lifting operations for a high-profile project in the UAE. You will ensure safety, coordinate with site teams, and maintain regulatory compliance across lifting activities.

The role requires at least 5 years of lifting supervision experience, a recognized lifting certification, and strong knowledge of cranes, rigging, and safety regulations in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Certified lifting operations professional (e.g., Lifting Supervisor Course or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years lifting supervision experience in construction.
• Extensive experience with cranes, hoisting, rigging, and lifting techniques.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi/UAE safety regulations for lifting operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, risk assessment, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifting operations on-site, ensuring safety, efficiency, and ADNOC standard compliance.
• Lead and supervise riggers, crane operators, and lifting personnel with training and guidance.
• Develop and review detailed lifting plans, assess loads, equipment, and rigging configurations.
• Coordinate lifting with other site activities and liaise with managers and subcontractors.
• Document incidents and investigations, implementing corrective actions and revisions.
• Ensure lifting documentation (inspections, permits) is complete and compliant.
• Provide regular reports on lifting operations to the project manager.

Skills

Lifting operations

Team supervision

Incident reporting

Risk assessment

Education

Lifting Supervisor Certification (or equivalent)

Tools

Cranes

Hoists

Rigging equipment

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced Lifting Supervisor to oversee all on-site lifting operations for a high-profile project in the UAE. You will ensure safety, coordinate with site teams, and maintain regulatory compliance across lifting activities.

The role requires at least 5 years of lifting supervision experience, a recognized lifting certification, and strong knowledge of cranes, rigging, and safety regulations in Abu Dhabi.