Senior Technical Engineer

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA); Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Technical/Design Coordinator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Candidates should have 8-10 years of experience, including 5 years in the UAE. Key responsibilities include technical reviews, design coordination, and compliance with local regulations. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, with knowledge of Revit/BIM as a plus. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-rise projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of total experience in a Technical or Design Coordination role.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in the UAE with a Tier-1 Main Contractor.
• Mandatory proven experience working on high-rise or mid-rise building projects (G+20 and above).
• Strong expertise in reviewing structural and architectural drawings.
• Solid understanding of local authority approval processes and building codes in Dubai/UAE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed technical reviews and cross-discipline coordination of IFC drawings.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison to resolve design-related issues.
• Provide practical solutions to on-site issues and technical queries.
• Ensure compliance with approved IFC drawings and regulations.
• Manage and maintain a log of all technical submittals and issues.

Skills

Technical Review & Approval

Design Coordination

Site Support

Quality & Compliance

Value Engineering

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Review & Approval: Conduct detailed technical reviews and cross‑discipline coordination (Architectural, Structural, MEP, ID) of all Issued‑For‑Construction (IFC) drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements.
• Design Coordination: Serve as the primary technical liaison between the site team, design consultants, and in‑house design departments to efficiently resolve all design‑related issues and discrepancies.
• Site Support & Problem Solving: Provide immediate, practical, and technically sound solutions to on‑site issues and technical queries (RFIs) to prevent delays and maintain construction progress.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure that all construction activities and materials strictly adhere to approved IFC drawings, project specifications, and relevant UAE authority regulations (e.g., DM, DDA, DCD, DEWA).
• Document Control: Manage and maintain a clear, up‑to‑date log of all technical submittals, RFIs, design modifications, and execution issues.
• Value Engineering: Identify and propose value engineering opportunities for structural and architectural elements without compromising quality, performance, or design intent.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior technical staff and site engineers on best practices and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 8 to 10 years of total experience in a Technical or Design Coordination role, with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience in the UAE with a Tier‑1 Main Contractor.
• Project Expertise: Mandatory proven experience working on high‑rise or mid‑rise building projects (G+20 and above).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in reviewing structural and architectural drawings, technical specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Local Knowledge: Solid understanding of local authority approval processes and building codes in Dubai/UAE (e.g., DM, DDA, DCD).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential; working knowledge of Revit/BIM for coordination is highly desirable.