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Head of Site Operations
Vanderlande
Market‑leading global partner for logistics automation in warehousing, airports and parcel sectors.
Lead site operations, overseeing planning, installation, quality, and logistics for global airport projects.
1d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
9,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Automation
Material Handling
Software Solutions
Logistics Systems
Engineering
Turnkey Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Warehousing
Airports
Parcel
Role
What you would be doing
installation planning
method statements
risk assessments
progress reporting
quality management
safety compliance
Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve efficiency and prevent repeated errors.
Manage internal site supervision resources within a matrix organization, ensuring adequate staffing, training, and development in coordination with regional organizations.
Attend monthly Progress Status Report (PSR) meetings and ensure transparent reporting of site progress and performance.
Work closely and in alignment with regional site teams to ensure consistent and efficient project execution.
Ensure agreed installation concepts are reflected within the installation program, rolled out on-site, and monitored through continuous inspection and control via the execution schedule.
Oversee that method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, and other project-specific documents are aligned with client requirements and integrated into site management processes.
Support and control all site-related planning, setup, and installation activities, ensuring timely safeguarding of required equipment and materials.
Foster and support HSE adherence and contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance across all sites.
Collaborate closely with Quality Management (QM) to ensure that all minimum applicable standards and project management guidelines are adhered to.
Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to avoid non-recoverable claims or variations and to achieve stable cost control and forecasting.
Provide input to Sales and Bid Phases (PM10/PM20) by attending site visits and developing strategies for site management, installation concepts (steel, mechanical, and electrical), and site logistics in consideration of commissioning, testing, and integration requirements.
Manage and ensure that all project quality procedures applicable to construction and material logistics are available, applied, and operational.
What you bring
bachelor's
primavera
leadership
site management
quality assurance
communication
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
Strong technical grounding in all aspects of site management, including scheduling (Primavera preferred), installation methods, and quality control.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage teams at both site and quality management levels.
High willingness to travel internationally (approximately two weeks per month).
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with effective communication across all levels of the organization.
Experience working in diverse cultural environments and adapting to varying work ethics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of German, Dutch, or a second language would be an advantage.
Proven and relevant experience in international site management roles, including quality assurance responsibility within the industrial installation business.
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