Chargehand – Shuttering Carpenter
Company
Al Thuriah Group
Location
Sharjah
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
AED 2K–AED 2.5K a month
Posted
9 hours ago
Via
Indeed
Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Chargehand – Shuttering Carpenter to supervise and coordinate shuttering/formwork activities at the construction site. The candidate will be responsible for guiding carpenters, ensuring proper installation of formwork, and maintaining quality and safety standards in high-rise building projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and guide shuttering carpenters at the construction site.
• Ensure proper installation, alignment, and dismantling of formwork for concrete structures.
• Read and understand construction drawings and formwork layout.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and other trades to ensure smooth work progress.
• Allocate daily tasks to carpenters and monitor work productivity.
• Check the quality and accuracy of shuttering work before concrete pouring.
• Ensure proper use of materials such as plywood, timber, steel formwork, and scaffolding.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure workers follow site safety procedures.
• Report daily progress and any issues to the site supervisor or engineer.
• Ensure materials and tools are properly used and stored.
Skills & Requirements
• Strong experience in formwork and shuttering works for columns, beams, slabs, and walls.
• Ability to read structural drawings.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of different formwork systems (traditional timber / aluminum / Doka / Peri).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Qualification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction projects.
• Experience in high-rise building construction preferred.
• Previous experience as Shuttering Carpenter Chargehand or Foreman.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person
We are looking for an experienced Chargehand – Shuttering Carpenter to supervise and coordinate shuttering/formwork activities at the construction site. The candidate will be responsible for guiding carpenters, ensuring proper installation of formwork, and maintaining quality and safety standards in high-rise building projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and guide shuttering carpenters at the construction site.
• Ensure proper installation, alignment, and dismantling of formwork for concrete structures.
• Read and understand construction drawings and formwork layout.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, and other trades to ensure smooth work progress.
• Allocate daily tasks to carpenters and monitor work productivity.
• Check the quality and accuracy of shuttering work before concrete pouring.
• Ensure proper use of materials such as plywood, timber, steel formwork, and scaffolding.
• Maintain safety standards and ensure workers follow site safety procedures.
• Report daily progress and any issues to the site supervisor or engineer.
• Ensure materials and tools are properly used and stored.
Skills & Requirements
• Strong experience in formwork and shuttering works for columns, beams, slabs, and walls.
• Ability to read structural drawings.
• Good leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of different formwork systems (traditional timber / aluminum / Doka / Peri).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
Qualification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction projects.
• Experience in high-rise building construction preferred.
• Previous experience as Shuttering Carpenter Chargehand or Foreman.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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