Development Support Lead – TEKLA

DMC; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits as per UAE Labor Law

Job summary

DMC in Dubai seeks a Development Support Lead – TEKLA to drive Tekla Structures development and BIM integration across engineering, fabrication, and construction teams. You will set technical standards, lead plugins, and coordinate with ERP and CNC systems.

The role requires 8+ years in Tekla Structures, strong C# skills, and leadership in a steel detailing environment, with a focus on international codes and BIM workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mandatory).
• 8+ years of Tekla Structures development and structural steel engineering.
• Proven track record of leading Tekla support and development teams in a structural steel environment.
• Expertise in Tekla Open API (C#) and custom plugin development.
• Extensive knowledge of steel fabrication practices, international detailing codes, and structural design standards.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows, model coordination, clash detection, and multi-discipline integration.
• Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Trimble Connect, and SQL databases is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce technical standards, development protocols, and QA/QC procedures for all Tekla-related deliverables.
• Serve as the key technical liaison between the technical office, engineering, fabrication, and construction teams.
• Participate in strategic planning to improve BIM and Tekla integration across the organization.
• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of custom Tekla tools, plugins, components, and automated workflows using Tekla Open API (C#).
• Guide the implementation of parametric components, custom templates, intelligent drawings, and automated reporting features.
• Oversee the integration of Tekla with ERP, MIS, CNC fabrication systems, and other digital platforms.
• Organize and conduct internal training sessions and workshops on advanced Tekla and steel detailing workflows.

Skills

Tekla Structures development

Leadership

BIM workflows

C# programming

Structural steel engineering

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Tekla Open API (C#)

Revit

Navisworks

Trimble Connect

SQL databases

Job description

We're recruiting a Development Support Lead – TEKLA for one of our clients, a leading organization in the Oil & Gas industry based in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established organization operating in the Oil & Gas industry, with a strong focus on engineering, fabrication, and advanced structural solutions. The company is committed to delivering high-quality projects through innovative technologies, efficient engineering processes, and industry-leading standards. With a focus on digital transformation, BIM integration, and operational excellence, the organization provides a dynamic and technically driven work environment for professionals specializing in Tekla Structures, steel detailing, and engineering development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce technical standards, development
  protocols, and QA/QC procedures for all Tekla-related deliverables
• Serve as the key technical liaison between the technical
  office, engineering, fabrication, and construction teams
• Participate in strategic planning to improve BIM and Tekla
  integration across the organization
• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and
  maintenance of custom Tekla tools, plugins, components, and automated workflows
  using Tekla Open API (C#)
• Guide the implementation of parametric components, custom
  templates, intelligent drawings, and automated reporting features
• Oversee the integration of Tekla with ERP, MIS, CNC
  fabrication systems, and other digital platforms
• Organize and conduct internal training sessions and
  workshops on advanced Tekla and steel detailing workflows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mandatory)
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in Tekla Structures development and
  structural steel engineering
• Proven track record of leading Tekla support and development
  teams in a structural steel environment
• Expertise in Tekla Open API (C#) and custom plugin
  development
• Extensive knowledge of steel fabrication practices,
  international detailing codes, and structural design standards
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows, model coordination,
  clash detection, and multi-discipline integration
• Familiarity with platforms such as Revit, Navisworks,
  Trimble Connect, and SQL databases is an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labor Law