Plant & Machinery Manager / Engineer

About the role

BCD Global is looking for an experienced, operationally focused Plant & Machinery Manager / Engineer to oversee the deployment, maintenance and performance of construction equipment across its project sites in the UAE. The role reports to the Head of Operations within the Operations department and covers heavy machinery, tower cranes, hoists and fleet operations, with a focus on equipment reliability, safety and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage the allocation, erection, climbing and dismantling of tower cranes, passenger hoists and heavy machinery
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for excavators, loaders, generators, compressors, heavy trucks and cranes
• Coordinate mandatory third-party safety inspections and certifications (e.g. TÜV, ENAS-accredited bodies) for lifting gear and heavy plant before site deployment
• Supervise mechanical technicians, heavy equipment operators and crane operators to ensure safe operating procedures
• Source and manage heavy equipment rental contracts, evaluate supplier terms and handle vendor disputes and rental overcharge claims
• Manage spare parts inventory, issue purchase requisitions and negotiate with local machinery dealers
• Investigate breakdowns and mechanical failures, carry out root-cause analysis and implement corrective action
• Monitor fuel consumption, running hours and logbooks, and prepare monthly operational cost and utilization reports

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience
• Construction site experience