Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Logistics Planning & Management

Material Flow Control:

Develop and implement detailed site logistics plans, including material receiving, storage layouts, laydown areas, internal transport routes, and traffic management schemes for vehicles and pedestrians.

Coordination:

Liaise daily with Construction Managers, Discipline Engineers, and the Procurement department to understand material delivery schedules and prioritize material staging based on the master project schedule.

Internal Distribution:

Manage and supervise the internal vertical and horizontal transportation of materials using tower cranes, hoists, forklifts, and trollies, ensuring efficient and damage-free delivery to work fronts.

Storage Control:

Oversee the management of site warehouses and open-yard laydown areas, ensuring materials are stored safely, securely, and in compliance with manufacturer specifications and quality control requirements (e.g., climate control, stacking limits).
2. Inventory & Documentation

Receiving & Inspection:

Supervise the receiving and off-loading of all delivered materials, coordinating with QA/QC teams for inspection, verification of delivery notes against purchase orders, and documentation of any shortages or damages.

Inventory Management:

Implement a robust material tracking system (physical and digital) to monitor stock levels, issue materials to subcontractors, and minimize material losses, theft, and wastage.

Documentation:

Ensure all logistics documentation, including material receipts, movement permits, and inventory records, are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
3. Safety, Compliance & Resource Management

HSE Compliance:

Champion strict compliance with UNEC's

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

standards for all logistics activities, particularly safe loading/unloading, rigging, and working within established traffic routes.

Manpower Management:

Supervise and lead the site logistics team, including material controllers, storekeepers, and laborers, optimizing their performance and efficiency.

Equipment Maintenance:

Monitor the deployment and safe operational status of all lifting and material handling equipment used for logistics purposes.
Required Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related Engineering field.

Experience:

Minimum

5 to 7 years

of dedicated experience in Logistics, specifically within the

high-rise or heavy construction industry

. At least

3 years

of this experience must be in a supervisory role on major project sites in the

UAE/GCC

.

Technical Proficiency:

Proven understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing related to material needs. Strong working knowledge of lifting plans, rigging safety, and managing heavy equipment interfaces on site.

Software Skills:

Proficiency in inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) for reporting and tracking.

Local Knowledge:

Practical knowledge of UAE port procedures, customs clearance processes (if applicable), and local traffic regulations for material delivery.

Skills:

Excellent planning, organizational, and time management abilities. Strong negotiation and communication skills in English are essential for coordinating between various site and office teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Accommodation, transportation, and medical insurance as per UAE Labour Law and company policy. Opportunity to work on iconic and challenging projects with a leading contractor.
Job Type: Full-time