Site Foreman

Alec Fitout; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. invites an experienced Foreman (Spa & Wellness) to lead luxury spa installations across high-end hospitality projects in the UAE.

You will supervise specialist teams, coordinate installation works, and ensure compliance with drawings and manufacturer requirements. The role focuses on thermal cabins, saunas, steam rooms, hammams and related facilities, with emphasis on safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years hands-on construction or specialist installation experience.
• At least 3 years in Spa & Wellness or thermal cabin construction.
• Experience on high-end luxury Spa & Wellness projects.
• Proven supervision of skilled workers and installation teams.
• Experience with sauna, steam room, hammam, and thermal suites.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the construction and installation of saunas, steam rooms, hammams, experience showers, salt rooms, and other thermal wellness facilities
• Coordinating daily site activities and specialist installation teams
• Ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and manufacturer requirements
• Supervising thermal cabin construction, including insulation, vapor barriers, waterproofing systems, and specialist materials
• Coordinating material availability, manpower allocation, equipment, and work-front readiness
• Monitoring workmanship, installation quality, productivity, and construction sequencing
• Supporting inspections, testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements

Skills

Thermal cabin construction

Supervision of installation teams

Read shop drawings

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Coordination with subcontractors

Education

Technical diploma / vocational qualification in construction

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented Foreman ready to build your career with one of the region’s leading construction companies?

Who We Are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.L.C. (ALEC), part of ICD, is a leading GCC construction company known for delivering complex, high-profile projects. With 20+ years of experience, ALEC builds across sectors including airports, hospitality, retail, and high-rises.

In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.

ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.

Why Join Us?

As a Foreman (Spa & Wellness), you'll play a critical role in supervising and coordinating specialist Spa & Wellness construction and installation activities across project phases, with a strong focus on high-end, luxury, and ultra-luxury hospitality developments. This is your opportunity to lead specialist installation teams and ensure the successful delivery of thermal wellness facilities, helping deliver construction excellence with confidence and precision.

About Your Team

You will supervise skilled workers, technicians, specialist suppliers, and installation teams while working closely with Project Engineers, subcontractors, consultants, and internal construction teams to ensure works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

You will provide day‑to‑day site supervision, coordinate installation activities, and ensure manpower, materials, and resources are effectively allocated to achieve project objectives.

Your Role

As a Foreman (Spa & Wellness), you will be responsible for:

• Supervising the construction and installation of saunas, steam rooms, hammams, experience showers, salt rooms, and other thermal wellness facilities
• Coordinating daily site activities and specialist installation teams
• Ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and manufacturer requirements
• Supervising thermal cabin construction, including insulation, vapor barriers, waterproofing systems, and specialist materials
• Coordinating material availability, manpower allocation, equipment, and work‑front readiness
• Monitoring workmanship, installation quality, productivity, and construction sequencing
• Supporting inspections, testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on construction or specialist installation experience
• At least 3 years of direct experience in Spa & Wellness or thermal cabin construction
• Mandatory experience in high‑end, luxury, and ultra‑luxury Spa & Wellness projects
• Proven experience supervising skilled workers and specialist installation teams
• Practical experience with sauna, steam room, hammam, and thermal suite construction
• Technical diploma, vocational qualification, or equivalent practical experience in construction, carpentry, mechanical installation, or specialist fit‑out works

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of thermal cabin construction systems, insulation, waterproofing, vapor barriers, and specialist finishes
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, installation details, and manufacturer instructions
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, workmanship standards, and safety requirements
• Familiarity with specialist wellness equipment installation requirements
• Strong supervision, communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with specialist Spa & Wellness contractors, suppliers, and installation teams

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on landmark high‑end, luxury, and ultra‑luxury hospitality and Spa & Wellness developments across the region
• A collaborative and project‑driven environment committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement
• A specialist role where your expertise in thermal cabin construction, wellness facility installation, and site supervision directly impacts project success
• The opportunity to lead installation teams while working alongside leading consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders