Senior Design Engineer (Interior and Joinery)

Dutco Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering firm in Dubai seeks an experienced professional for an engineering role focused on design development and coordination with stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing design documents, providing technical support to junior staff, and implementing performance management systems. The role demands collaboration with clients and external consultants to ensure compliance with local codes and timely approvals. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Engineering or Architecture and possess strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Ability to prepare, review, and modify design documents.
• Experience in coordinating design approvals with clients and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review design drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Implement performance management systems to track project progress.
• Provide technical support to junior engineers and draftsmen.
• Coordinate design efforts with stakeholders for timely project delivery.

Skills

Design compliance and approval processes

Technical support for junior staff

Performance management systems

Coordination with stakeholders

Quality control in design documents

Education

Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

what are the overall accountabilities for this position

Design Development

• Prepare, review, and modify shop drawings, calculations, and material submissions for ID / Architectural works (or Civil / MEP depending on discipline).
• Ensure design deliverables comply with project requirements, local codes, and authority regulations.
• Coordinate with client / consultants to obtain timely design approvals.

Performance Management

• Implement performance management systems to effectively track progress and ensure alignment with defined targets and objectives.
• Identify and address performance issues promptly, taking appropriate corrective actions when needed.

Technical Support

• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers, coordinators and draftsmen.
• Review shop drawings, technical submissions, and material submittals for compliance with design intent and project documents.
• Support the construction team by resolving design-related technical queries.

Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with external consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to align design requirements.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of drawings and documents by clients and authorities.
• Participate in value engineering and design optimization to achieve cost-effective solutions.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Coordinate design efforts to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Quality & Documentation

• Ensure accuracy and quality control of all design documents.
• Maintain proper records of drawings, revisions, and design correspondences.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings and handover documentation.

Primary Deliverables

• Precise and On Time submission of any type of documents/reports/data.
• Complete tasks efficiently and stay within budget as part of your job responsibilities

Secondary Deliverables

• Provide input to other departments or parties as needed on time.

Key Responsibilities Highlights

• Establish, Coordinate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Implement performance management systems to effectively track progress and ensure alignment with defined targets and objectives.
• Prepare and review design drawings, BOQs, calculations, and reports.
• Check and verify drawings prepared by engineers, coordinators and draftsmen.
• Attend design and coordination meetings with consultants, clients, and site teams.
• Ensure design documents are in compliance with applicable codes and authority requirements.
• Provide solutions to resolve site’s technical issues related to design.
• Prepare material submittals and review method statements related to engineering scope.
• Support authority submissions, follow-ups, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Ensure proper document control and version management of all design outputs.
• Maintain coordination logs and follow up on design RFIs and approvals.

Support preparation of shop drawings and as-built documentation for project close-out.

Engineering or Architecture