Scaffolding Supervisor

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years.

Ever since Doka’s arrival in the Middle East over twenty years ago, the UAE has played a strategic role in the company’s regional and global growth strategy, with Dubai remaining the company's operational headquarters for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Operating from a 50,000 square-metres plot comprising an office, state-of-the-art warehouse and reconditioning facility, Doka Gulf has been setup to provide faster access to its highly valued customers, and the agility required to meet market demand. In line with our regional growth, Doka Gulf is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team.

Are you passionate about scaffolding? Familiar with ring lock scaffolding systems? And are you looking for a new opportunity? Read on! We are looking for a self-driven Scaffolding Supervisor to become part of our site-services team at Doka.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day scaffold supervision of the project and control of multinational labor force.
• Ensuring project schedules are achieved whilst maintaining the necessary standards of safety and quality.
• Pro-active approach to safety issues.
• Distribute the workload evenly among the site team.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project specification and guide the site team in executing the job.
• Conduct toolbox meetings to emphasis the importance of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policy and project specific safety requirements.
• Listen to the grievances of subordinates and take necessary steps to address their concerns.
• Planning the scaffolding scope to a level of detail to enable sound decision making and clear definition of weekly work scope to those executing the work.
• Forecasting all material and safety equipment required for scope of work to be executed safely and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrating good planning and organization in their day-to-day activities.
• Conduct and document scaffold inspections.
• Ensure each employee is adequately trained and competency assessed for each work assignment. Particular attention shall be paid to new employees.
• Ensure that all employees working at height receive proper training and demonstrate competence in utilizing fall arrest equipment to ensure 100% tie off is maintained.
• Report daily to Superintendent / Manager regarding work progress / productivity and attendance.
• Evaluate the performance of the work force and report to superiors.
• Monitoring and recording team members’ performance.

• Experience with Ring lock scaffold system
• Carpentry skills are an advantage
• Moderate English skills
• Flexibility – willing to carry out other tasks
• CISRS certified is an advantage
• UAE driving License is an advantage

Job Type: Full time

Location: Dubai / UAE

As a customer-focused organization, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry.