Formwork - PAH

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai is seeking an Engineer – Formwork – Site to plan, coordinate, and supervise formwork activities on the project site, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely execution in line with drawings and quality standards. You will support the site team in layout, erection and dismantling, material tracking, and productivity monitoring, with a focus on meeting cycle times and site safety.

The role requires close collaboration with project engineers and field teams to ensure seamless

Qualifications

• Experience in executing formwork operations
• Ability to interpret formwork drawings and coordinate with structural teams
• Proficient in planning and supervising formwork activities on site

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise formwork operations for columns, beams, slabs and walls
• Review formwork drawings and coordinate with structural teams for accuracy
• Plan work fronts and ensure formwork readiness per construction schedule
• Monitor formwork cycle times and productivity, addressing delays or bottlenecks

Skills

Formwork supervision

Reading formwork drawings

Site coordination

Quality compliance

Job description

The Engineer – Formwork – Site is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the formwork activities at the project site. The role ensures that all formwork systems are executed safely, accurately, and efficiently in alignment with project timelines, structural drawings, and quality standards. The incumbent supports the site team in formwork layout, erection, dismantling, material tracking, and productivity monitoring, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and cycle time benchmarks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Execute and supervise formwork operations for various structural elements such as columns, beams, slabs, and walls.
• Review and interpret formwork drawings and coordinate with structural teams for execution accuracy Plan and allocate work fronts in coordination with project engineers and ensure formwork readiness as per construction schedule.
• Monitor formwork cycle times and labour productivity; elevate delays or bottlenecks with recommendations.
• Track daily usage, movement, and availability of formwork materials; support reuse and reconciliation efforts.
• Conduct inspections during erection and de-shuttering to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards.