Steel Fabrication & Workshop Manager

About the role

The company is seeking an experienced Steel Fabrication & Workshop Manager to lead its Dubai workshop. You will be responsible for planning, supervising, and optimizing all fabrication processes while ensuring safety, quality, and on‑time delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on workshop layout, machinery selection, installation and commissioning.
• Plan and supervise CNC laser cutting, press‑brake bending, welding, grinding and industrial painting operations.
• Review technical drawings, BOQs, BOMs and cutting lists; prepare production schedules.
• Estimate material, manpower, production time and fabrication costs.
• Recruit, train and manage supervisors, operators and welders.
• Coordinate purchasing, maintenance, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Implement QA/QC, preventive maintenance and workplace safety procedures.
• Report performance, costs and operational needs directly to the owner.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural or Production Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in steel fabrication or structural steel workshops.
• Strong knowledge of CNC fiber laser cutting, press brakes, MIG/MAG welding and industrial painting.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and prepare BOQs, BOMs, cutting lists and cost estimates.
• Experience in production planning, quality control, workforce management and workshop safety.
• UAE experience is preferred; good command of English, Arabic an advantage.

Required skills

• CNC fiber laser cutting
• Press‑brake bending
• MIG/MAG welding
• Industrial painting
• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks (or similar CAD software)