JOB SUMMARY

The Scaffolding Supervisor plans and supervises all scaffolding erection, modification, inspection, and dismantling activities for ship repair and offshore construction projects, ensuring access structures are safe, compliant, and available as per project requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise daily scaffolding activities – erection, modification, inspection, tagging, and dismantling – across ship repair and offshore construction projects.

• Review scaffolding requirements, drawings, access arrangements, and load requirements; verify that scaffolding components are suitable, inspected, and appropriate for the intended load and application.

• Supervise and allocate scaffolders; ensure adequate manpower, materials, tools, and access equipment are available for planned jobs.

• Conduct toolbox talks and pre-job briefings; confirm JSA, method statements, and scaffolding requirements are understood by the scaffolding team before commencing work.

• Inspect scaffolding structures and components regularly; ensure inspection status, tagging, and certification requirements are current, and remove defective or unsafe components from service.

• Coordinate with Production, Planning, HSE, and other disciplines to sequence scaffolding activities and ensure required access is provided without delaying the project schedule.

• Ensure complex, high-level, or critical scaffolding is erected in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and applicable engineering requirements, with competent inspection before use.

• Maintain scaffolding records – inspection registers, scaffold tags, material records, drawings, and certification/inspection records – audit-ready at all times.

• Report near-misses, unsafe scaffolding practices, structural defects, and access hazards immediately to HSE and Production Management.

• Provide on-the-job coaching and toolbox training to scaffolders to improve competency, safe erection practices, and compliance with scaffolding standards.

HSE RESPONSIBILITIES (MANDATORY)

• Ensure all scaffolding activities comply with the company HSE Management System, approved procedures, and applicable statutory and industry scaffolding requirements.

• Conduct/attend Toolbox Talks, JSA reviews, and Permit-to-Work requirements for scaffolding activities.

• Stop scaffolding work immediately upon identifying unsafe conditions, overloading, instability, unauthorized modification, or defective components, and report to HSE and Production Management.

• Ensure barricading/exclusion zones, safe access, fall-protection controls, housekeeping, and PPE requirements are enforced during scaffolding activities.

• Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions for scaffolding-related incidents.

Desired Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Recognized scaffolding qualification/certification (CISRS or equivalent recognized body) preferred.

• Minimum 6–8 years' scaffolding experience in shipyard, offshore construction, or heavy industrial projects, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.

• Strong working knowledge of scaffolding systems, components, erection methods, access requirements, load capacities, and safe working practices.

• Familiarity with applicable scaffolding standards, client requirements, and shipyard/offshore construction practices.

• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

GOOD TO HAVE

• Advanced scaffolding inspection / supervisory certification and experience with complex scaffolding structures.

• Experience with complex scaffolding, high-level scaffolds, suspended/temporary access structures, or scaffolding for marine/offshore projects