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Timekeeper (Construction Site) - Main Contractor - 6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a well experienced Construction Site Timekeeper to join their team in Abu Dhabi to work on high profile new villa, mansion and residential projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Timekeeper with strong knowledge in working on high profile projects in the UAE with preference given to those with prior experience working for recognised Main Contracting Companies


This role is available for immediate joining and is hiring on a temporary to permanent basis as an initial 6 month contract position, outsourced through J10 Consulting, with the option to transfer to staff after 6 months to suit all parties.


Key Responsibilities:

  • To manage, monitor, and control manpower attendance across busy construction sites by coordinating with site-based assistant timekeepers, ensuring accuracy in daily attendance, overtime records, and compliance with company policies.
  • Attendance Management: Supervise and coordinate attendance tracking across busy construction sites.
  • Review, verify, and consolidate daily attendance reports submitted by assistant timekeepers at each site.
  • Ensure timely and accurate input of attendance, leave, and overtime data into the company’s system.
  • Maintain up-to-date attendance records for all site personnel including direct and subcontracted manpower.
  • Coordination & Supervision: Guide and support assistant timekeepers to maintain standardized recording procedures across sites.
  • Conduct regular site visits to cross-check attendance records and verify manpower deployment.
  • Coordinate with Project Engineers, Site Admins, and HR Department to resolve discrepancies in manpower reports.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly manpower reports for submission to HR and management.
  • Ensure all reports reflect accurate manpower utilization, overtime, and absenteeism trends.
  • Support payroll processing by providing verified and approved attendance data within deadlines.
  • Maintain proper filing (soft and hard copies) of attendance sheets, approvals, and site records.
  • Compliance & Control: Ensure compliance with company timekeeping policies and site procedures.
  • Identify irregularities in attendance such as absenteeism, false punching, or unauthorized overtime and report immediately.
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive site data.
  • Communication & Coordination: Liaise between HR, Site Management, and Accounts Department for manpower and payroll matters.
  • Communicate instructions from management to site timekeepers and ensure consistent implementation


Timekeeper Experience:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Accounting, or related field.
  • 5–8 years of experience in timekeeping within the construction industry in the UAE.
  • Experience in Main Contracting companies with high staff numbers is essential
  • Experience handling multiple busy project sites simultaneously.
  • Strong knowledge of manpower control systems, time attendance devices, and Excel reporting.
  • Familiarity with UAE labor law and standard site HR practices


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 27 Jan 2026

Status: Filled