Senior Design Engineer I

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional business in Dubai is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to coordinate design information and prepare workshop drawings. The role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality procedures, and supporting construction efforts through regular site inspections. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in design and project management. Join a team committed to excellence and collaboration in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer, ideally in the construction sector.
• Strong understanding of architectural, structural, and MEP services.
• Experience supervising teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design information and prepare workshop drawings.
• Review project documents to identify gaps in design.
• Manage and oversee subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct regular site inspections and provide technical support.

Skills

Design coordination

Technical drawing preparation

Project management

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 174509

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al‑Futtaim Group today is a diversified and progressive, privately‑held regional business headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Structured into automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare divisions, the Group employs over 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al‑Futtaim partners with more than 200 of the world’s most admired brands and is committed to respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity.

Overview of the Role

The Senior Design Engineer coordinates design information and prepares workshop drawings to support construction. The role involves supervising junior coordinators, collaborating across disciplines, ensuring seamless integration, and maintaining compliance with standards.

What You Will Do

Project Document Review

• Review project/contract documents to identify gaps or differences in architecture, structural, ID, and MEP services drawings.
• Highlight discrepancies and missing design information and raise RFIs.
• Identify modifications between tender and IFC packages.

Drawing Preparation

• Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings.
• Guide drafting technicians to prepare final shop drawings.

Shop Drawing Coordination

• Review shop drawings and details of various structural, architectural, and ID elements.
• Coordinate with the MEP team to ensure seamless integration.

Steel Drawings héros BBS

• Review and approve steel drawings, details, and Bar Bending Schedules (BBS) for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify subcontract works against BOQs and highlight discrepancies.

Submission Management

• Ensure timely submission of shop drawings to consultants.
• Coordinate for timely approval of submissions.

Subcontractor Coordination

• Manage and oversee subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and coordinate all subcontractors’ submittals for compliance with project design and specifications.
• Follow up for timely submission of materials and shop drawings.
• Document project technical issues logs and maintain the project technical library.

Site Assistance

• Perform regular site inspections to ensure adequate implementation during site execution phases.
• Provide technical support to the team and resolve design‑related issues.

Client & Consultant Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact for technical queries.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and project teams to resolve issues promptly.

General Operational Accountabilities

• Plan and organize workload to meet project priorities.
• Work unsupervised while resolving issues to meet required timescales.
• Demonstrate effective communication and technical skills in collaborating ઝડપ
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Safety, Quality & Environment

• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental procedures to guarantee compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement opportunities within Al‑Futtaim and its employees.
• Address any other reasonable work tasks allocated by the Line Manager.