Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

Why This Role Matters

The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of plant and equipment operations. This includes enforcing HSE standards and promoting a strong safety culture, overseeing plant allocation and utilisation, implementing maintenance programmes, managing technical resources and spare parts, leading workshop teams, and coordinating with project, procurement, and logistics teams. The role also involves monitoring performance and costs, optimising operational efficiency, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning activities to meet project requirements.

What You’ll Drive

 Health, Safety & Compliance (Safety First)

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards, company procedures, and Life Saving Rules
• Ensure all plant is certified, compliant, and safe for operation
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Promote a “Safety First” culture across plant operations

Plant & Equipment Management

• Manage the allocation, mobilisation, and demobilisation of plant and equipment across project
• Ensure optimal utilisation and availability of plant resources in line with project requirements
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plant inventory and tracking system
• Analyse utilisation rates and implement optimisation initiatives

Maintenance & Technical Management

• Ensure implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programmes
• Coordinate with technical teams to guarantee equipment suitability
• Monitor equipment performance, downtime, and repair history
• Ensure availability of spare parts and manage technical procurement needs

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage workshop teams, and technicians
• Define clear objectives and performance expectations
• Develop team competencies and ensure adequate staffing levels
• Maintain strong coordination with internal departments and external suppliers

Resource Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate plant requirements with project teams
• Support project planning with accurate plant forecasting and mobilisation schedules
• Liaise with procurement and logistics for timely delivery and relocation of equipment
• Ensure alignment between workforce planning and equipment needs

Cost Control & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor plant-related costs (rental, maintenance, fuel, logistics, depreciation)
• Implement cost optimisation strategies and efficiency improvements
• Prepare regular reports on plant performance, utilisation, and cost
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities

You’re a Great Fit If You Have

• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in plant/equipment management within construction or industrial environment
• Experience in large-scale projects (infrastructure, marine) preferred
• Fluent in English, knowledge of Portuguese, Dutch and/or French preferred.
• Technical Diploma or Bachelor Degree in electro/mechanical engineering or in automobile engineering
• Strong knowledge of marine equipment, heavy equipment, maintenance systems, and safety standards
• Strong leadership skills

Why You’ll Enjoy Working with Us

• Competitive Benefits
• Positive Workplace Culture
• Opportunity to work with a leading international construction group
• Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects in the Middle East
• Collaborative, diverse, and professional work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration