Operations Manager

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