About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered what it's like to be at the heart of turning ambitious building plans into reality? As a Site Supervisor with one of Barsha, Dubai's leading contracting firms, you'll do just that—guiding top-notch teams and projects from blueprint to final touches. If you’re someone who thrives in dynamic environments and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship, this could be the role that puts your experience to the best use in a fast-growing market.
About the Company
This isn’t just another contracting company—think of us as a tightly-knit team that takes craftsmanship seriously, but never ourselves. Our projects are as diverse as the Dubai skyline: modern villas, commercial spaces, and unique fit-outs that demand technical expertise and a creative eye. The energy here is hands-on; site safety, integrity, and respect run through everything we do. And while we expect high standards, Friday afternoons sometimes mean tea and stories from across the globe—because our people are as varied as our projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee on-site operations daily, ensuring timelines and quality standards are consistently met
- Coordinate and motivate construction teams, subcontractors, and suppliers with a keen eye for detail
- Inspect site work and materials, tackling issues before they become problems
- Maintain strict adherence to health and safety guidelines (we don’t compromise here)
- Liaise with project managers, keeping communication clear and progress transparent
- Report site updates, flagging potential risks or improvements to keep everything moving smoothly
- Help train and mentor junior staff members—you remember what it was like being new
- Ensure documentation is current, organized, and always audit-ready
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- Previous experience as a Site Supervisor (ideally in UAE construction projects)
- Currently residing within the UAE (ready to start immediately)
- Strong understanding of local building codes, regulations, and safety requirements
- Excellent organizational skills—you don’t let details slip through the cracks
- Comfortable collaborating with diverse teams and managing different personalities
- Clear communication skills in English (other languages are a bonus)
Nice-to-Haves
- Fluency in other languages commonly spoken on construction sites (bonus points for Hindi, Urdu, Arabic)
- Familiarity with digital project management tools
- A knack for solving problems on the spot, with a calm, can-do attitude
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive, tax-free salary: AED 5,000–6,000 per month
- Full visa support, employment contract, and comprehensive health insurance from day one
- A truly multicultural team—everyone’s got a seat at the table
- Opportunities to supervise varied, high-profile projects that challenge and grow your skillset
- Supportive managers (they’ve done your job and get what’s at stake)
- Regular team check-ins, feedback sessions, and ongoing training—no one’s left to figure it all out alone
- On-site perks like refreshments and seasonal team events
Here, your work shapes Dubai’s future—one site at a time. If you’re ready for your next big challenge, you’ll find plenty of room to grow and a team genuinely invested in your success.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through a recent construction project where you were responsible for supervising the site from start to finish? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
- How do you ensure that daily site operations stay on schedule while still maintaining the required quality standards?
- What steps do you take to guarantee full compliance with UAE building codes and health and safety regulations on your sites?
- When you identify a potential issue or delay on-site, what’s your typical approach to resolving it swiftly and keeping the project on track?
- Tell us about a time when you had to coordinate and motivate teams with differing backgrounds or communication styles. How did you handle it?
- Can you give an example of how you’ve managed relationships with subcontractors or suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services?
- Describe a situation where you needed to train or mentor a junior team member. How did you help them get up to speed and feel supported?
- How do you keep documentation and site reports updated and organized to ensure everything is audit-ready at all times?
- Our team deals with a wide mix of personalities, nationalities, and languages. How do you build rapport and foster cooperation among such a diverse group?
- Tell us about a time you had to communicate site updates or issues to a project manager or client. How did you make sure your message was clear and transparent?
- How do you balance rigorous site safety standards with the pressure to meet tight deadlines?
- If a supplier suddenly can’t deliver critical materials on schedule, what immediate steps would you take?
- What attracts you to working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment like ours, and how do you see yourself contributing to our team’s growth?
- Fridays on site can be both hectic and communal—how do you contribute to creating a positive, collaborative environment, even when deadlines are looming?