Senior Structural Draftsman — AutoCAD & Shop Drawings Lead

Nova by Korn Ferry; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Senior Draftsman - Structural to prepare and coordinate high-quality structural drawings for construction projects in the UAE. You will collaborate with Engineering, Technical, Architectural, MEP, and Site teams to ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with project requirements.

The role requires a Diploma/Technical qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering with 10+ years of structural drafting experience,

Qualifications

• Diploma or technical qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering, Drafting, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in structural drafting.
• Experience with a main contractor/general contracting company preferred.
• Strong experience in structural shop drawings and reinforcement detailing.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Revit Structure / BIM is an advantage.
• UAE/GCC construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IFC drawings and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed structural shop drawings, including foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, and staircases.
• Produce reinforcement details, sections, coordination drawings, and as-built drawings.
• Review IFC drawings, structural designs, specifications, and consultant requirements.
• Coordinate structural drawings with Architectural and MEP disciplines to identify and resolve clashes.
• Incorporate consultant comments and issue revised drawings within required timelines.
• Work closely with Structural Engineers, Technical Managers, and site teams to resolve drawing and constructability issues.
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions, registers, and documentation.
• Ensure all drawings comply with approved designs, specifications, and project requirements.

Skills

10+ years of relevant experience

Advanced AutoCAD proficiency

UAE/GCC construction experience

Knowledge of Revit Structure / BIM

Coordination with multiple disciplines

Education

Diploma or technical qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering, Drafting, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structure / BIM

Job description

Nova International General Contracting seeks an experienced Senior Draftsman - Structural to prepare and coordinate high-quality structural drawings for construction projects in the UAE. You will collaborate with Engineering, Technical, Architectural, MEP, and Site teams to ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with project requirements.

The role requires a Diploma/Technical qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering with 10+ years of structural drafting experience,