Landscape Draftsman - Precise Drawings & As-Builts

Arada; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is seeking a Landscape Draftsman in the United Arab Emirates to prepare detailed landscape shop drawings, construction drawings, and as-built documentation for site execution. You will translate design concepts into precise drawings and coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, MEP, irrigation, and other disciplines to reflect actual site conditions.

The role requires strong AutoCAD skills, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering,

Qualifications

• Strong experience in landscape shop drawings and construction drawings.
• Experience with site measurements and conditions.
• Experience coordinating with design teams and contractors.
• Ability to deliver drawings under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed landscape shop drawings, construction drawings, working drawings, and as-built drawings for site execution.
• Develop drawings for landscape works including hardscape, softscape, paving, kerbs, planters, irrigation, drainage, site furniture, landscape structures, and related external works.
• Translate design concepts, specifications, and engineering requirements into accurate and practical construction drawings.
• Review design drawings and identify potential technical, dimensional, or constructability issues before issuing drawings for site execution.
• Coordinate landscape drawings with architectural, civil, structural, MEP, irrigation, and other relevant disciplines.
• Provide timely drawing revisions based on site conditions, design changes, consultant comments, engineering requirements, and construction requirements.
• Conduct regular coordination with the site and engineering teams to ensure drawings accurately reflect actual site conditions.
• Prepare and update as-built drawings based on approved site changes and completed works.
• Ensure all drawings are accurate, coordinated, properly detailed, and issued in accordance with project standards and procedures.
• Maintain proper drawing registers, revision records, and document control for all landscape drawings.
• Ensure construction documentation is issued within the required project schedule to avoid delays to site activities.
• Support the site team with technical drawings and clarifications required during construction.
• Review drawings against actual construction progress and incorporate approved changes into the final documentation.
• Assist the project team during testing, inspection, snagging, completion, and handover activities by providing required drawings and documentation.
• Prepare final handover and as-built drawing packages in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Ensure all drawing outputs comply with approved design standards, project specifications, consultant requirements, and applicable construction practices.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple drawing requirements while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Skills

AutoCAD

Landscape drafting

Site coordination

As-built drawings

Construction detailing

Documentation control

Reading drawings

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Arada is seeking a Landscape Draftsman in the United Arab Emirates to prepare detailed landscape shop drawings, construction drawings, and as-built documentation for site execution. You will translate design concepts into precise drawings and coordinate with architectural, civil, structural, MEP, irrigation, and other disciplines to reflect actual site conditions.

The role requires strong AutoCAD skills, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering,