Civil Structures Formwork Carpenter

Role overview

Civil structures formwork carpenters are required for infrastructure and civil works, including bridges, culverts, retaining structures and water and treatment plants. The role suits carpenters who have formed heavier, larger concrete elements than those in normal building frames. AED 1,200 to 1,800 a month, indicative.

Key responsibilities

• Form piers, columns and abutments for bridges and flyovers
• Build soffit and side formwork for decks, beams and slabs
• Shutter box culverts and drainage structures with internal and external forms
• Form retaining walls with ties and heavy external bracing
• Build tank walls and base slabs for water tanks and treatment structures
• Fix waterstops, stop ends and construction joints in formwork
• Erect heavy props and staging with correct spacing and base plates
• Set the form to the line and level given by the surveyor
• Check form strength against the planned pour height and rate
• Inspect forms during the pour and respond to any movement

Requirements

• At least 3 years of formwork experience on civil or infrastructure structures
• Experience of at least two types of structure, such as culverts, piers or tanks
• ITI Carpenter or a trade certificate is an advantage. Proven site experience matters more
• Able to read civil and structural drawings and sections
• Awareness of excavation safety, working at height and safe striking
• Valid passport
• Medically fit for overseas employment

Preferred skills

• Pier forming
• Deck formwork
• Culvert forming
• Wall forming
• Waterstop fixing
• Heavy propping
• Surveyor levels
• Drawing reading

About the work

You build and strike formwork for large reinforced concrete structures, often in excavations, near water or on elevated decks. The forms carry heavy concrete loads, so strength and safe bracing come first. The employer expects careful setting out, strong supports and watertight joints in structures that must hold water or carry traffic.

Ideal candidate

A formwork carpenter with road, bridge, culvert or water-structure experience who understands that heavy pours demand strong, accurate forms.

What is provided

• An employment visa for this role.
• Your flight ticket, provided by us, once you are selected.
• Police verification is taken care of by us for this role.

The exact terms are written into your employment contract, which you see before you travel.

Salary & benefits

AED 1,200–1,800 /mo — approximately ₹31,100 – ₹46,700 per month (indicative). Final salary depends on your experience, skills, communication and interview performance, and on the employer's selection. Benefits such as accommodation, transport, food and other allowances vary by employer and will be confirmed in the employment offer and contract.

How to apply

Apply online with your resume, or message us on WhatsApp. Our consultants will screen your profile, arrange the employer interview and skill test, and guide you through medical, visa and travel — every step to deployment.

← Back to all jobs