Joinery Drafting Team Leader

K4 Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

K4 Group in Dubai is seeking a Joinery Drafting Team Leader to lead the joinery drafting team and oversee preparation, coordination, review, and approval of detailed joinery shop drawings.

You will work with Project Managers, Designers, Production Teams, Site Engineers, and Consultants to ensure drawings are accurate, aligned with project requirements, and ready for production and site installation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 7–10 years of joinery drafting or interior fit-out experience.
• 2–3 years in a Team Leader or senior draftsman role.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Experience with high-end residential or luxury interior fit-out projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the joinery drafting team.
• Review, check, and approve joinery shop drawings before submission to clients, consultants, or project teams.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Designers, Production Teams, Site Engineers, Procurement, and Consultants.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, detailed, and aligned with approved architectural and interior design drawings.
• Monitor drawing revisions and maintain proper document control and drawing registers.

Skills

Joinery drafting

Team leadership

Project coordination

Detail drawing review

Problem solving

Interpreting drawings

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Wood Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

K4 Group is a Dubai-based integrated Design & Build and Property Services company delivering high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across the UAE.

With in-house capabilities across fit-out, joinery, marble, MEP, maintenance, cleaning, and design, K4 provides end-to-end project execution with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, and timely delivery.

About the Role

K4 Group is looking for an experienced Joinery Drafting Team Leader to lead and manage the joinery drafting team and oversee the preparation, coordination, review, and approval of detailed joinery shop drawings.

The role will be responsible for ensuring that all drawings are technically accurate, aligned with project requirements, and suitable for production and site installation. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, Designers, Production Teams, Site Engineers, and Consultants to resolve technical issues and ensure drawings are issued in line with project schedules.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge of joinery detailing, shop drawings, AutoCAD, manufacturing processes, and interior fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the joinery drafting team.
• Allocate drafting tasks based on project priorities, deadlines, and team workload.
• Review, check, and approve joinery shop drawings before submission to clients, consultants, or project teams.
• Ensure drawings are accurate, detailed, and aligned with approved architectural and interior design drawings.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Designers, Production Teams, Site Engineers, Procurement, and Consultants.
• Ensure joinery drawings comply with project specifications, approved materials, finishes, and design requirements.
• Develop and review detailed joinery shop drawings, fabrication details, sections, elevations, and construction details.
• Resolve technical and detailing issues related to joinery manufacturing and installation.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure drawings are practical and suitable for manufacturing.
• Ensure drawings are issued and revised according to project schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor drawing revisions and maintain proper document control and drawing registers.
• Review site and production feedback and incorporate required technical revisions.
• Ensure proper coordination between design intent, manufacturing requirements, and site installation conditions.
• Identify potential technical issues during the drafting stage and provide practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company drafting standards, quality procedures, and project requirements.
• Monitor the overall performance and productivity of the drafting team.
• Support continuous improvement of drafting processes, standards, and workflows.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Wood Technology, or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in joinery drafting, interior fit-out, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a Team Leader, Senior Draftsman, or similar supervisory role.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD is essential.
• Strong knowledge of joinery shop drawings, detailing, fabrication methods, and manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of materials, hardware, finishes, and construction methods used in joinery.
• Ability to interpret architectural, interior design, and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between design, production, and site installation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight project deadlines.
• Experience in high-end residential, hospitality, commercial, or luxury interior fit-out projects will be highly preferred.
• UAE experience in joinery or interior fit-out is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong and hands‑on drafting leader who can manage a team, maintain high drawing standards, solve technical detailing issues, and ensure seamless coordination between design, production, and site teams.

If you have strong joinery drafting experience and are ready to take ownership of a drafting team within a fast‑paced fit‑out environment, we would like to hear from you.