General Manager Structural Steel Fabrication (Confidential Abu Dhabi/UAE)
A long-established industrial group in the UAE is seeking a highcaliber General Manager to lead its heavy structural steel and mechanical fabrication business. Operating as a key partner to ADNOC and major EPC contractors the company delivers complex highspecification steel structures and fabrication solutions for critical energy and infrastructure projects. Due to strong project demand and strategic growth plans the group is looking for a commercially sharp operationsdriven GM to take the business to its next level.
The Opportunity
As General Manager you will take full P&L and operational ownership of a specialist fabrication operation focused on heavy structural steel mechanical fabrication and related services . You will lead a multidisciplinary team covering engineering production QA/QC planning commercial and site execution ensuring safe timely and profitable delivery of projects to ADNOC and other bluechip clients.
You will be the key driver of:
- Overall business performance : revenue margins cash flow and working capital.
- Operational excellence in fabrication welding coating assembly and erection.
- Client relationships with ADNOC and major EPCs strengthening the companys position as a trusted subcontractor.
- Growth and diversification into new projects scopes and regional opportunities.
This is a handson leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the workshop the site and the client not just the boardroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic direction and daytoday management of the heavy structural steel / mechanical fabrication business.
- Own the P&L including budgeting forecasting cost control and profitability improvement.
- Ensure ontime infull delivery of all fabrication and erection projects with strict adherence to safety quality and ADNOC/client standards.
- Oversee and optimize fabrication operations: materials planning cutting welding fitup machining blasting/painting assembly and logistics.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with ADNOC EPCs and major contractors positioning the business as a goto subcontractor for complex structural scopes.
- Provide strong leadership to production engineering planning QA/QC and project management teams; develop and mentor nextline leaders.
- Drive continuous improvement in productivity OEE layout resource utilization and process standardization.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE quality and regulatory requirements .
- Collaborate closely with the Group CEO/Board on strategy investments capex and business development initiatives.
Ideal Profile
- Proven track record as General Manager Operations Director Business Unit Head or similar within:
- Structural steel fabrication
- Mechanical fabrication / heavy engineering
- EPC / oil & gas construction with strong structural steel exposure
- Significant experience delivering projects for ADNOC and/or other major oil & gas clients in the UAE/GCC.
- Strong understanding of fabrication shops and field operations: steel structures pipe racks modules platforms skids heavy lifts and site erection.
- Solid commercial acumen with demonstrated success in P&L management cost control and margin improvement .
- Handson leadership style: comfortable on the shop floor and site able to win respect from welders fabricators and supervisors as well as senior clients.
- Excellent communication and stakeholdermanagement skills with the ability to represent the company credibly to major clients and partners.
Whats On Offer
- A pivotal leadership role in a wellestablished UAE industrial group.
- Direct impact on business direction performance and future growth.
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging highvisibility projects for ADNOC and leading EPCs.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and market benchmarks.
If you are an experienced leader from the structural steel / mechanical fabrication world with a passion for building highperforming teams and delivering for bluechip clients we would be keen to hear from you.
Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,CNC Laser Cutting,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Press Brake Machine,Cost Control,OSHA,Fabrication,Production Planning,Welding,Supervising Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1