Trainer - COE

Overview

The COE Trainer is responsible for delivering high‑quality practical and competency‑based training for civil construction trades to ensure a safe, skilled and job‑ready workforce. The role focuses on improving technical capability, productivity, safety compliance and workmanship standards across civil construction activities in line with UAE regulations, client standards and project requirements.

• Conduct classroom and hands‑on practical training for the specific trades such as Masonry, Shuttering & Formwork, Steel Fixing, Concreting, General Civil Works, Carpenter, Gypsum works, etc.
• Deliver induction, refresher, upskilling, and corrective training programs.
• Demonstrate correct tools, equipment usage, methods of work and best practices.
• Adapt training delivery to suit low‑literacy and multi‑national work forces.
• Conduct skill assessments, trade tests and competency evaluations for new and existing workers.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted training interventions.

• Maintain assessment records, results and competency matrices.
• Manage inventory for training delivery, ensuring all tools and equipment are in good condition and safe.
• Ensure adequate consumables for training and inform administration in a timely manner so orders can be placed in advance.

• Embed HSE principles into all training programs including Safe Work Practices, PPE compliance, Toolbox Talks (TBTs) and Risk Awareness.
• Align training with UAE Labor Law, local authority requirements and company HSE standards.
• Reinforce quality, safety and productivity standards expected on site.

• Assist in developing and updating training materials, lesson plans, SOPs and practical guides.
• Ensure training content reflects current site practices, client requirements and industry standards.
• Provide feedback to the Training Manager on emerging skill gaps and workforce capability issues.
• Support training audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback and performance metrics.

• Support overseas and in‑country recruitment drives by conducting skills assessments for candidates and grading them.

• Conduct technical training based on the trade hired for on Civil Works, MEP, Interiors and Joinery Works.
• Deliver induction and refresher training on construction methods and best practices.
• Organize on‑site demonstrations, mock‑ups and practical skill sessions.
• Train teams on reading drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Support HSE team in conducting safety training and toolbox talks.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide feedback for improvement.
• Maintain training records, attendance logs and competency assessments.

• Adhere to company policies, code of conduct, conflict of interest standards, rules and regulations at all times.
• Always prioritize keeping employee information and sensitive data confidential.
• Prioritize and ensure full compliance with the QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental) policies established by the company.
• Accurate and on‑time submissions of balanced scorecards.
• Maintain supportive documentation to substantiate actual performance for all KPIs outlined in the Balanced Scorecard.

• Technical: strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, methods; knowledge of quality standards, inspection procedures, workmanship benchmarks; good understanding of construction safety practices and regulations.
• Hard skills: training delivery and technical demonstration, work sequencing and manpower understanding, site coordination and reporting documentation.
• Soft skills:
  
  strong communication and presentation, coaching and mentoring, time management, organizational skills, ability to manage diverse work forces and training environments.

• Practical, patient, and hands‑on approach.
• Proactive and improvement‑focused mindset.
• Detail‑oriented and quality‑driven.
• Positive role model with a strong safety‑first attitude.

• Minimum 8–12 years of hands‑on experience in civil construction trades.
• Proven experience as a Trainer / Instructor / Chargehand / Supervisor.
• Strong practical knowledge of civil construction methods and materials.
• Experience working with multi‑national work forces.
• Ability to communicate clearly in Hindi/Urdu.
• Basic to intermediate English.
• Training or assessor certification (e.g., Train the Trainer, Assessor Award, or equivalent).
• Experience in GCC construction projects.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and record‑keeping.