Trainer - COE

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.

• Deliver 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.
• Conduct induction, refresher, upskilling, and corrective training programmes.
• 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 that all tools and equipment are in good condition and safe to use in the training facility.
• Ensure there are adequate consumables to conduct the training and inform administration in a timely manner so that orders can be placed in advance.

• Embed HSE principles into all training programmes, including Safe Work Practices, PPE Compliance, Tool Box Talks (TBTs), Risk Awareness.
• Align training with UAE Labour 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 the effectiveness of training programmes through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics.

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

• Conduct technical training based on the trade hired for Civil Works, MEP, Interiors and Joinery Works.
• Deliver induction and refresher training on construction methods and best practices.
• Organise 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 prioritise keeping employee information and sensitive data confidential.
• Prioritise and ensure full compliance with the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies established by the company.
• Accurate and on‑time submissions of balanced scorecards.
• Maintain supportive documentation to substantiate the actual performance for all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) outlined in the Balanced Scorecard (BSC).

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and methods.
• Knowledge of quality standards, inspection procedures, and workmanship benchmarks.
• Good understanding of construction safety practices and regulations.

• Training delivery and technical demonstration skills.
• Work sequencing and manpower understanding.
• Site coordination and reporting documentation.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Coaching and mentoring capability.
• Time management and organisational 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.