Senior Fit-Out Engineering Lead

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments is seeking a Technical Manager to lead all technical, engineering, and design coordination activities for high-end interior fit-out projects in the UAE. You will ensure shop drawings, materials, and construction details meet project specifications, authority requirements, and timelines, delivering buildable, cost-efficient technical solutions across all project phases.

You will mentor engineers and draftsmen, review submittals, coordinate with design consultants and clients,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Woodworking Technology, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 6–10 years of hands-on technical engineering experience within a high-end interior fit-out company or joinery manufacturing facility.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD (2D/3D), WoodCAD-CAM / Alphacam / SolidWorks, Revit (BIM), and MS Excel for BOM compilation.
• Deep understanding of custom joinery techniques, timber/veneer processing, solid surfaces, metal and glass integration, and architectural ironmongery systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical department for all fit-out projects (commercial, residential, retail, interior joinery).
• Review, approve, and manage shop drawings, GFC drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure design intent is translated into practical and buildable construction details.
• Resolve technical issues arising on site and provide timely engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with design consultants, clients, and site teams to ensure technical alignment.
• Manage coordination between architectural, structural, MEP, and interior fit-out elements.
• Ensure clash-free and fully coordinated drawings before site execution.
• Review material submittals, samples, and technical data sheets.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, authority regulations, and contract requirements.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Site Engineers.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation works and resolve technical discrepancies.
• Support procurement with technical evaluations and material equivalency assessments.
• Ensure proper implementation of approved drawings on site.
• Oversee technical submittals, RFIs, and variation requests.
• Ensure proper revision control of all technical documents.
• Evaluate design changes and assess cost/time impact in coordination with commercial team.
• Lead and mentor engineers, draftsmen, and technical coordinators.
• Assign tasks, review outputs, and ensure timely delivery of engineering documents.
• Provide training and technical guidance to team members.
• Ensure all technical deliverables comply with ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, authority regulations, and industry standards.
• Support internal and external audits with required technical documentation.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D/3D

WoodCAD-CAM

Alphacam

SolidWorks

Revit BIM

MS Excel (BOM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Architecture, Interior Design, Woodworking Technology, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Azizi Developments is seeking a Technical Manager to lead all technical, engineering, and design coordination activities for high-end interior fit-out projects in the UAE. You will ensure shop drawings, materials, and construction details meet project specifications, authority requirements, and timelines, delivering buildable, cost-efficient technical solutions across all project phases.

You will mentor engineers and draftsmen, review submittals, coordinate with design consultants and clients,