Skilled Trades · Gulf

Plumbing Foreman

A plumbing or MEP contractor requires foremen to lead plumbing gangs on towers, villas, hospitals and commercial projects. MEP means mechanical, electrical and plumbing, the building services trades that work together on site. AED 3,500 to 5,500 a month, indicative.

AED 3,500–5,500 /mo ≈ ₹90,800 – ₹142,700 /mo (indicative)

United Arab Emirates  ·  7+ years experience  ·  Full-time  ·  Posted 2 Oct 2026

Role overview

A plumbing or MEP contractor requires foremen to lead plumbing gangs on towers, villas, hospitals and commercial projects. MEP means mechanical, electrical and plumbing, the building services trades that work together on site. AED 3,500 to 5,500 a month, indicative.

Key responsibilities

  • Set out plumbing routes, levels and falls from drawings and riser diagrams
  • Assign daily tasks to plumbers and helpers and check each completed area
  • Prepare material take-off lists from the drawings
  • Raise material requests and check deliveries against what was ordered
  • Check uPVC solvent joints, PPR (polypropylene) fusion welds and GI threaded joints
  • Make sure sleeves and openings are fixed before other trades close the area
  • Arrange and carry out pressure tests with the site engineer
  • Record daily progress, manpower and work completed
  • Resolve clashes with ductwork, cable trays and fire-fighting pipes
  • Coach plumbers who need better technique

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of plumbing experience, with time as charge-hand or gang leader
  • ITI Plumber or an equivalent trade certificate is preferred
  • A diploma in a related engineering subject is an advantage
  • Strong drawing reading, including isometrics and riser diagrams
  • Good grasp of uPVC, PPR, CPVC, HDPE and GI systems
  • Clear English or Hindi to lead a gang
  • Valid passport
  • Medically fit for overseas employment

Preferred skills

  • Gang leadership
  • Material take-off
  • Setting out
  • Pressure test control
  • Progress records
  • Toolbox talks
  • Clash solving
  • Coaching

About the work

You will turn drawings into daily work for a gang of plumbers and helpers. You set out the routes, hand out tasks, check quality as work goes in and report progress to the site engineer. The employer expects a foreman who keeps the gang productive, the materials in stock and the work right the first time.

Ideal candidate

You are a working plumber who earned the gang's respect and can plan a week of work. You are firm on quality and fair with your people.

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 3,500–5,500 /mo — approximately ₹90,800 – ₹142,700 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.

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