We are conducting a search on behalf of an established scaffolding and industrial services company in the UAE for an experienced Operations Manager to lead its Dubai/UAE operations, with responsibility for operational delivery, workforce management, scaffolding assets, logistics and commercial performance.
Role Overview:
This is a senior, hands-on operational leadership role responsible for the complete scaffolding operations cycle — from yard and inventory management through dispatch, site execution, installation, rental returns and redeployment .
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day scaffolding operations across Dubai and the UAE
- Oversee scaffolding material, inventory and asset control , including stock reconciliation and loss prevention
- Manage project mobilization, installation, dismantling, dispatch, collection and material returns
- Ensure effective utilization of manpower, scaffolding materials, transport and equipment
- Monitor productivity, operational costs and resource utilization to protect commercial margins
- Oversee yard operations, workforce transportation, logistics and accommodation requirements
- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure operational commitments are delivered on time
- Drive HSE, quality, operational discipline and compliance across yard and project sites
- Establish operational KPIs and continuously improve productivity, inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Logistics or a related discipline preferred
- 10+ years’ relevant operational experience , including significant management responsibility
- Strong background within scaffolding, construction, equipment rental, industrial services or access solutions
- Experience within the UAE/GCC construction, Oil & Gas, industrial services or scaffolding sector is strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing a large workforce, ideally 100+ personnel
- Strong practical knowledge of scaffolding materials, rental operations, installation and dismantling
- Strong experience in yard, inventory, asset control and logistics management
- Commercial understanding of rates, costs, productivity, utilization and margin protection
- Strong leadership, problem-solving and client-management skills
- Excellent English communication skills; Arabic is advantageous
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