Civil Foreman - Bridge Maintenance Project

About the role

Waagner Biro Bridge Services, a bridge construction and maintenance specialist in the UAE, is hiring a Civil Foreman for a bridge maintenance project in Abu Dhabi. The foreman supervises and coordinates daily civil works and leads site workers.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily civil works related to bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.
• Lead site workers and ensure work is done safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.
• Execute and monitor concrete works, structural repairs, formwork, reinforcement, waterproofing and general civil maintenance.
• Allocate manpower, tools and materials for daily activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, method statements and work instructions.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Project Engineers and subcontractors to meet project targets.
• Monitor workmanship against approved quality standards and conduct regular site checks, reporting progress and issues to the Site Engineer.
• Ensure HSE compliance, proper housekeeping and safe working conditions.
• Support inspections and rectification of site observations, and maintain daily records of manpower, progress and site activities.

Required profile

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant trade qualification preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Civil Foreman in bridge construction, bridge maintenance or infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Hands-on experience in bridge civil works such as concrete repairs, structural works, reinforcement and formwork.
• Mandatory experience on UAE bridge or infrastructure projects.
• Valid UAE manual driving licence is mandatory.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of bridge construction and maintenance activities.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and work procedures.
• Strong knowledge of site safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to lead and supervise site workers, manage manpower and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills; ability to work independently and support project teams.