Senior Technical Engineer

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is looking for a Technical Coordinator to lead design and technical reviews in Dubai. The ideal candidate will need extensive experience with high-rise building projects and strong coordination skills with various stakeholders.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have 8-10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in UAE with a Tier-1 Main Contractor. Proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of Revit/BIM are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in a Technical or Design Coordination role.
• At least 5 years of experience in the UAE with a Tier‑1 Main Contractor.
• Experience on high‑rise/mid‑rise projects (G+20 and above).
• Strong expertise in reviewing structural and architectural drawings.
• Understanding of local authority processes and building codes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, knowledge of Revit/BIM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews and coordinate designs across disciplines.
• Serve as the technical liaison between site teams and consultants.
• Provide solutions for on‑site technical issues to maintain progress.
• Ensure compliance with IFC drawings and authority regulations.
• Manage documentation of technical submittals and RFIs.
• Propose value engineering opportunities for projects.
• Mentor junior staff and site engineers.

Skills

Technical Review & Approval

Design Coordination

Site Support & Problem Solving

Quality & Compliance

Value Engineering

Mentorship

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Review & Approval – Conduct detailed technical reviews and cross‑discipline coordination for Architectural, Structural, MEP, and 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• 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.
• Mandatory proven experience working on high‑rise or mid‑rise building projects (G+20 and above).
• Strong expertise in reviewing structural and architectural drawings, technical specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Solid understanding of local authority approval processes and building codes in Dubai/UAE (e.g., DM, DDA, DCD).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential; working knowledge of Revit/BIM for coordination is highly desirable.