Foreman- Civil (Bridge Maintenance)

Overview

Job Description

Bridge Maintenance Operations

• Supervise and execute preventive and corrective maintenance works on bridge structures and associated civil assets.
• Oversee activities including concrete repairs, crack injection, patch repairs, structural strengthening, waterproofing, joint replacement, bearing maintenance, masonry works, protective coating applications, and drainage system maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance works are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, drawings, specifications, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate access arrangements for bridge maintenance works, including scaffolding, access platforms, rope access teams, and traffic management requirements.

Site Supervision & Workforce Management

• Lead and supervise civil technicians, skilled tradesmen, scaffolders, subcontractors, and maintenance crews.
• Allocate daily work assignments and monitor workforce productivity.
• Ensure manpower, tools, equipment, and materials are available to meet maintenance schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to site personnel and resolve day-to-day site issues.

Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular inspections of ongoing works to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Verify that repair materials and workmanship meet approved standards.
• Coordinate inspections with Engineers, Consultants, and Client representatives.
• Ensure proper documentation of completed repairs and maintenance activities.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Enforce compliance with project HSE requirements and safe work procedures.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and site safety briefings.
• Ensure safe execution of works at height, over water, within confined spaces, and near live traffic where applicable.
• Monitor the proper use of PPE, access systems, lifting equipment, and safety controls.
• Report and address unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.

Material & Equipment Management

• Monitor material usage and maintain adequate stock levels for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate procurement requests for repair materials, consumables, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance and utilization of site equipment and access systems.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily progress reports, manpower records, work completion reports, and inspection records.
• Update maintenance management systems and assist in preparing maintenance reports.
• Record completed works, defects identified, and corrective actions taken.
• Support project handover documentation and close-out activities.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with Project Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, QA/QC personnel, HSE teams, subcontractors, and Client representatives.
• Support emergency bridge maintenance and urgent repair activities when required.
• Assist in planning maintenance shutdowns, inspections, and special repair projects.

Qualifications

• Education
• Diploma or Technical Certification in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in civil maintenance or construction works, with at least 3 years in a Foreman role.
• Proven experience in bridge maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, infrastructure maintenance, highways, or structural repair projects.
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of bridge structures, concrete repair techniques, waterproofing systems, expansion joints, bearings, drainage systems, and protective coatings.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, repair details, specifications, and method statements.
• Familiarity with bridge inspection findings and maintenance practices.
• Competencies
• Strong leadership and workforce management skills.
• Good planning, coordination, and communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work in demanding site environments and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Experience working on highway bridges, flyovers, interchanges, and major infrastructure assets.
• Familiarity with access systems including scaffolding, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), and rope access operations.
• Knowledge of UAE bridge maintenance standards and safety regulations.
• Valid UAE Driving License preferred.