Joinery / Carpentry Manager

We are looking for an experienced Joinery / Carpentry Manager to take overall responsibility for joinery production, workshop operations and installation across the company's projects in the UAE. The role requires someone with strong technical and operational knowledge of custom joinery and carpentry, who can manage the complete process from approved drawings and material procurement through manufacturing, quality control, delivery and site installation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the workshop operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship, programme and quality across all projects. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day operations of the joinery and carpentry workshop. Plan and coordinate production schedules in line with project programmes and site requirements. Review approved shop drawings, specifications, material schedules and project requirements before production. Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, designers, procurement teams and site teams. Manage workshop supervisors, carpenters, joiners, machine operators and other production staff. Allocate manpower, machinery and workshop resources according to production requirements. Monitor production progress and ensure joinery is completed within agreed programmes. Oversee procurement and availability of timber, veneers, laminates, hardware, finishes and other joinery materials. Ensure all manufactured items meet approved drawings, specifications, samples and required quality standards. Establish and maintain quality-control procedures throughout the production process. Inspect completed joinery before dispatch to site and ensure defects are rectified before delivery. Coordinate transportation, delivery and installation of joinery at project sites. Oversee installation teams and ensure correct installation, finishing and snagging. Work with site teams to resolve technical, dimensional and installation issues. Monitor material wastage, production efficiency and workshop costs. Identify opportunities to improve production methods, workflow and overall workshop efficiency. Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors where specialist manufacturing or finishing is required. Ensure workshop machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and safely operated. Ensure compliance with relevant HSE requirements and company procedures. Monitor project-specific deadlines and proactively flag production risks or potential delays. Support project teams with technical input, buildability reviews and value-engineering opportunities. Maintain strong communication between the workshop and project/site teams to ensure smooth project delivery. Provide regular updates to senior management on production status, manpower requirements, quality issues and potential delays.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree, diploma or technical qualification in Joinery, Carpentry, Woodworking, Construction or a related discipline preferred. 8+ years of relevant joinery/carpentry experience, including significant UAE experience. Proven experience managing a commercial joinery workshop and installation teams. Strong technical understanding of custom joinery, bespoke furniture and interior woodwork. Experience reading and interpreting shop drawings, production drawings and technical specifications. Strong understanding of materials, hardware, finishes, veneers, laminates and joinery construction methods. Experience managing production schedules, manpower and workshop capacity. Strong knowledge of quality-control processes for joinery manufacturing and installation. Experience coordinating workshop production with active fit-out projects and site installation programmes. Strong leadership and people-management skills. Good understanding of project deadlines, cost control and material wastage. Ability to troubleshoot technical and production issues quickly. Strong communication and coordination skills. UAE experience is essential. Preferred Background Candidates from established UAE joinery, interior fit-out, bespoke furniture or architectural woodworking companies are preferred. Experience delivering joinery for high-end residential, hospitality, retail, F&B, offices, hotels, luxury interiors or large commercial projects would be particularly relevant. The ideal candidate will be someone who genuinely understands joinery from the workshop floor through to final installation. They should be comfortable managing production teams, reviewing drawings, dealing with materials and technical issues, controlling quality and coordinating closely with project teams. This is not simply a workshop-supervision role the person needs to take ownership of the entire joinery production and installation operation and ensure what leaves the workshop is delivered correctly on site.