Foreman – Scaffolding (Bridge Maintenance)

Waagner Biro Bridge Services

Job Description

Scaffolding Operations

• Supervise the erection, modification, inspection, and dismantling of scaffolding and temporary access systems, including suspended scaffolds, cantilever scaffolds, access platforms, stair towers, and working decks.
• Ensure all scaffolding works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, engineering designs, and project requirements.
• Support bridge maintenance activities including inspections, concrete repairs, bearing replacement, expansion joint works, painting, and structural rehabilitation.

Team Supervision & Coordination

• Lead, supervise, and allocate daily work assignments to scaffolders and subcontractors.
• Conduct toolbox talks, monitor productivity, and provide technical guidance to scaffold crews.
• Coordinate scaffold activities with Engineers, Maintenance Teams, Rope Access Teams, QA/QC personnel, HSE staff, and Client representatives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, working-at-height procedures, rescue plans, and fall protection requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections of scaffolding structures, access systems, and components.
• Ensure all scaffolds are properly inspected, certified, tagged, and safe for use.
• Verify compliance with approved scaffold designs, project specifications, and relevant industry standards.

Material & Documentation Management

• Monitor scaffold material inventory, storage, transportation, utilization, and condition.
• Ensure damaged or defective scaffold components are removed from service.
• Maintain scaffold registers, inspection records, certifications, daily reports, and material usage records.
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High School Certificate, Technical Qualification, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–8 years of scaffolding experience with at least 3 years in a Foreman or Supervisory role.
• Proven experience in bridge maintenance, bridge rehabilitation, highways, flyovers, or infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience with suspended scaffolds, cantilever scaffolds, access platforms, and temporary bridge access systems.

Additional Information

• Strong knowledge of scaffolding erection, inspection, dismantling, and temporary access systems.
• Ability to read scaffold drawings, access plans, and method statements.
• Valid Scaffolding Supervisor/Foreman certification from a recognized provider.
• Scaffold Inspector certification, Working at Height, and Fall Protection training are preferred.